Nevada Silver State Quarter
Our sixth blog in the "Get to Know Your Coin" series details the history of the Silver State Quarter. We use these proof coins for our Silver State Quarter Coin Rings, and today we'll outline a little of their history for you.
The Silver State Quarters that we use for our rings were minted between 1999 and 2008. These quarters are silver proofs minted for collectors and contain a much higher percentage of silver than the State Quarters produced for general circulation.
Louisiana Silver State Quarter with Patina
Specs — The Silver State Quarter
Designer: Varies by state
Diameter: 24.26 mm (0.955 in)
Weight: 0.35 oz.
Edge: Reeded
Composition: 90% silver
Years minted: 1999–2008
Overview
The State Quarters were produced from 1999 to 2008 by the U.S. Mint as part of the 50 State Quarters Program, which featured each of the 50 states on the reverse of the quarters. The program was created to encourage interest in coin collecting and became enormously popular. In 2009, the 50 State Quarters Program was followed by the District of Columbia and U.S. Territories Quarters Program.
Inception and Original Release
The State Quarters were released in the order in which the states ratified the Constitution or were admitted to the Union. Five state designs were released each year, beginning with Delaware in 1999 and ending with Hawaii in 2008.
To see the full list of State Quarters, their designs, and the order in which they were released, see the 50 State Quarters article on Wikipedia.
What Is the Difference Between a Silver Proof and a Circulated State Quarter?
The State Quarters that we use for our rings are 90% silver proof coins produced for collectors. The standard State Quarters produced for general circulation have a copper-nickel clad composition rather than the 90% silver composition of these proofs.
Michigan Silver State Quarter
Own Your Own Wearable Piece of History
Our Silver State Quarter Coin Ring features the state of your choosing and is handcrafted from a genuine 90% silver proof State Quarter. The U.S. Mint produced the 50 State Quarters from 1999 through 2008. You can choose either a dark patina finish that highlights the coin's details or a high-shine polished silver finish.
Kentucky Silver State Quarter with Patina
Each ring is expertly handcrafted from an authentic U.S. silver proof coin through the process of punching, annealing, folding, and filing. The ring takes approximately 1–2 hours to craft, with careful attention paid to every detail. Whichever finish you choose, the Silver State Quarter Coin Ring preserves the original coin's design in a unique piece of wearable history.
Our Rings Include
- Authentic 90% Silver State Quarter — choose your state
- Velvet jewelry bag
You can see our Silver State Quarter Coin Ring.
Interested in seeing our full line of coin jewelry? Explore the CoinCrafters coin ring collection.