Yosemite Valley on California Quarter. U.S. Mint graphic
Breaking news from the San Francisco Chronicle: Yosemite Valley with El Capitan will be featured on a new version of the California quarter:
The Yosemite coin, which will be released into circulation in July, will be the third coin in the series following Hot Springs National Park, in Arkansas, and Yellowstone National Park, in Wyoming.
The drawing on the back of the quarter will show the spectacular 3,000-foot face of El Capitan, the tallest granite cliff and one of the most popular rock climbing spots in the world. The inscription will read Yosemite, California, 2010, E Pluribus Unum.
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I do digital work for the US Mint and wanted to let those who are interested know about the Yosemite coin launch event. The coin will be launched on July 29th, at the Yosemite National Quarter Event! The event will commemorate the coin’s release as part of the United States Mint’s America the Beautiful Quarters Program. Everyone is welcome to participate in the fun. There will be live music, special guest speakers and a coin exchange. Children under the age of 18 will receive a free Yosemite National Park Quarter. A specially designed cake featuring the Yosemite National Park Quarter will be served to all participants attending the event.
For those who can’t make it to the event you can watch the Yosemite National Park quarter event through the live webcast at http://bit.ly/b2Oxmd The webcast starts at 10:55 (PT).
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Hello Liz. Thanks for sharing the details of the Yosemite National Park coin launch.