Massachusetts Quarter
Coin Description
The Story
During the American Revolutionary War, many citizens were on call to fight when needed. These soldiers were called “minutemen” because they could be ready for battle at a minute’s notice. Who had the idea to use a minuteman on the Massachusetts quarter? Two kids—a sixth and seventh grader! In fact, only kids could submit quarter designs in the 1998 contest held by Governor Paul Cellucci.
Massachusetts Facts
Nickname: The Bay State
Capital: Boston
Statehood: February 6, 1788