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Oregon Quarter Makes its “Minted” Debut
December 10, 2004
SALEM — The United States Mint today released a photograph of the new commemorative Oregon quarter.
The image of Crater Lake was recommended by the Oregon Commemorative Coin Commission, a group of 18 Oregonians, co-chaired by Governor Ted Kulongoski and Treasurer Randall Edwards.
Crater Lake was formed more than 7,000 years ago by the collapse of Mt. Mazama. At 1,952 feet deep, it is the deepest lake in the United States and the fifth oldest national park. The area was granted national park status by President Theodore Roosevelt in 1902. “The new quarter is a pocket-size reminder of Oregon’s many national treasures,” said Treasurer Edwards. “From Crater Lake National Park in the south to Mt. Hood and the Columbia River Gorge in the north, the Wallowa Mountains in the east and Oregon’s pristine western coast, Oregonians can be proud of the natural resources we share with the world.”
As the 33rd state admitted to the Union, Oregon will have its quarter produced 33rd in the
United States Mint’s 50 State Quarters® Program that began in 1999. The United States
Mint will release Oregon’s quarter into circulation around June 2005.
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Governor Kulongoski Announces Oregon Commemorative Quarter Design
May 24, 2004
 SALEM — Governor Ted Kulongoski today endorsed the recommendation of the Oregon Commemorative Coin Commission and announced that he will forward the Crater Lake design to the U.S. Mint as Oregon´s official selection for the state quarter.
"Crater Lake is one of the natural wonders in the world. Steeped in thousands of years of history, and considered sacred land to the Native Americans, it is Oregon´s only National Park enjoyed by thousands every year", said Governor Kulongoski. "Crater Lake represents all that is good in Oregon: beautiful scenery and a hardiness that is represented in its citizenry."
The Governor thanks the Oregon Commemorative Coin Commission for all of their hard work in narrowing down the choices for Oregon. "The Commission did a fantastic job of capturing Oregon in each of the four designs they submitted to me," said the Governor. "All of the designs serve as a reminder of the great beauty and wonder we enjoy across our state and I appreciate the time they´ve given to this important project."
The 50 State Quarters Program celebrates the history and heritage of the 50 United States in the order which they ratified the Constitution and joined the Union. Oregon will be the third quarter honored in 2005. Also scheduled for release in 2005 are California, Minnesota, Kansas, and West Virginia.
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Commission Set to Select Oregon Quarter
May 4, 2004
SALEM — The Oregon Commemorative Coin Commission, co-chaired by State Treasurer Randall Edwards, will meet this Friday, May 7 at 10:00 am in Room 350 of the State Capitol Building in Salem. At that time the Commission hopes to select the design that will appear on the reverse side of Oregon’s commemorative quarter when the United States Mint releases it in mid-2005.
The Commission will select from among the four attached designs, which have been reviewed by two federal advisory bodies, the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee and the Commission for Fine Arts, and approved by U.S. Secretary of the Treasury John Snow. The Commission will recommend a final design to Governor Ted Kulongoski.
Oregonians interested in commenting on the designs may email the Commission at oregon.quarter@state.or.us, or write the Commission at Oregon Quarter, Oregon State Capitol, 900 Court Street NE, Salem, Oregon 97301-4043.
Governor, Treasurer Unveil Oregon Quarter Design Drafts
February 18, 2004
SALEM — Every U.S. state will be honored with a design on the reverse side of the U.S. quarter dollar, and Oregon is now closer to knowing what its design will look like. Oregon Governor Ted Kulongoski and State Treasurer Randall Edwards today unveiled the latest drafts of four proposed graphic concepts for Oregon´s quarter design.
"Oregon is a special state," said Kulongoski. "I am sure that our quarter will be seen as a symbol of our individualism and idealism."
"This is a unique opportunity for Oregon," said Edwards. "Our quarter will communicate to the nation and the world our values and Oregon´s natural beauty."
The graphic concepts are in draft form and are subject to further revision. Today and tomorrow, two federal advisory commissions will review the drafts and submit any proposed revisions to the United States Mint. On February 27, the Oregon Commemorative Coin Commission, a representative body appointed by the Governor to select Oregon´s quarter design, will consider revisions proposed by the federal advisory commissions and submit its comments to the Mint. The meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. in Room 260 of the Labor & Industries Building in Salem.
Following the Commission´s February 27 meeting, the four proposed graphic concepts will be sent to U.S. Secretary of the Treasury John Snow for consideration and approval of the drafts. After his approval, the final designs will return to Oregon, and the Oregon Commemorative Coin Commission will select one to represent the state. The design, review, and selection process should be completed no later than May 15. The Oregon quarter is scheduled for release in mid-2005.
Correspondence to the Oregon Commemorative Coin Commission can be sent by email to Oregon.Quarter@state.or.us or by U.S. mail to
Oregon Quarter,
Oregon State Capitol,
900 Court Street NE,
Salem, Oregon 97301-4043.
Governor Ted Kulongoski and Oregon Treasurer Randall Edwards co-chair the Oregon Commemorative Coin Commission, the group conducting the design and selection process for the Oregon commemorative quarter. The commission will select the design to appear on the reverse of the Oregon quarter. The Oregon quarter is scheduled to be released in mid-2005.
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