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Coins, American Coins of Colonial and Early America 
 "Features discussions, descriptions and images of the coins and tokens used in Colonial and Confederation America." A project of the Robert H. Gore, Jr. Numismatic Endowment. From the University of Notre Dame, Special Collections. http://www.coins.nd.edu/ColCoin/ColCoinContents/TitlePage.html Topics: Collectors & Collecting, Money, United States History, Wars & Conflicts Last updated Jun 10, 2002 H.I.P. Pocket Change (HPC)
This site is "a fun, educational tool ... that generates interest in coins, the Mint, and U.S. history." (H.I.P. stands for "History In Your Pocket.") Find games, cartoons, and other activities for students. The teachers section provides ideas, projects, and lesson plans for using coins in social studies, math, language arts, and science classes. Includes a special set of lesson plans for use with the 50 State Quarters Program. From the United States Mint. http://www.usmint.gov/kids/ Topics: Holidays and Observances Individually, Lesson Plans Last updated May 27, 2005 John Muir-Yosemite California State Quarter
Information about the California quarter issued by the U.S. Mint in 2005, which features the image of Sierra Club founder John Muir posed against Yosemite's Half Dome. Site provides images of the final design and of Garrett Burke's original, and information about the design selection process and John Muir. Also includes related links. From the Sierra Club. http://www.sierraclub.org/john_muir_exhibit/coin/ Topics: Environment, Holidays and Observances Individually, Nonfiction by Genre, Parks Last updated Feb 10, 2005 Money Facts: African Americans on Currency
Brief information about the African Americans who have had their signatures or images on U.S. money. From the Department of the Treasury, Bureau of Engraving and Printing. http://www.moneyfactory.gov/document.cfm/18/97 Topics: Black Resources Last updated Nov 19, 2005 The United States Mint 50 State Quarters Program
From 1999 to 2008, the U.S. Mint will release a series of specially designed quarters to celebrate the 50 states. Each year, five new coins will be issued in the order of each state's admission to the Union. See the designs, learn about the selection process, and peruse the ten-year schedule of issuance of these historic quarter dollars. http://www.usmint.gov/mint_programs/50sq_program/index.cfm?action=faq_50sq Topics: Holidays and Observances Individually Last updated Dec 20, 2007 Westward Journey Nickel Series
"In commemoration of the bicentennials of the Louisiana Purchase and the Lewis and Clark expedition, the President enacted Public Law 108-15 to modify the Jefferson 5-cent coin (nickel). ... In 2005, a contemporary image of President Jefferson will appear on the nickel, along with two new reverse designs that recognize the American Indians and wildlife encountered by the Lewis and Clark expedition." Includes images. From the United States Mint. http://www.usmint.gov/mint_programs/index.cfm?flash=no&action=nickel_series Topics: Holidays and Observances Individually, United States History Last updated Feb 9, 2005 |
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