Collect 4 of each of the State Quarters and Presidential $1 Coins for our future children.

I’ve done well and have all coins released up to date. Now, I’m ready to start collecting the 2008 coins. Presidents Monroe, Adams, Jackson, and Van Buren are being honoured in 2008.

Thomas Jefferson Presidential $1 Coin — Third President, 1801-1809

Sometimes referred to as the “silent member” of the Continental Congress, Thomas Jefferson spoke volumes with his pen. He drafted the Declaration of Independence at the age of 33, and later succeeded Benjamin Franklin as America’s foreign minister to France.

During his first term as President, Thomas Jefferson virtually doubled the size of the United States when his Administration successfully completed the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 and commissioned the Lewis & Clark Expedition to explore the new territory. The United States Mint’s recent Westward Journey Nickel Series™ marked the bicentennial of these important events.

At the end of his Presidency, Jefferson retired to Monticello, where he worked to establish the University of Virginia in nearby Charlottesville. In March 1825, the school opened to serve its first 123 students.

James Madison Presidential $1 Coin — Fourth President, 1809-1817

A student of both history and law, James Madison attended the College of New Jersey (later known as Princeton University), returning to his native Virginia to help craft that state’s Constitution, as well as serving as a leader in the Virginia Assembly.

Following the American Revolution, Madison was instrumental in determining the course of the new Republic and in framing the government of the new Nation. With Alexander Hamilton and John Jay, Madison wrote The Federalist Papers, a series of 85 essays that advocated the adoption of the United States Constitution. In Congress, James Madison helped secure passage for the Bill of Rights.

France and Great Britain were at war when James Madison was elected to the presidency. Though he favored a more neutral position, the continued harassment of American sailors, combined with the seizure of American cargo, forced President Madison to ask Congress for a declaration of war with Great Britain on June 1, 1812.

I love the Utah state quarter and am very happy we have collected 4 of them for our albums!

Utah’s quarter features two locomotives moving toward the golden spike that joined the Central Pacific and Union Pacific railroads, linking East to West.

We still need 3 of the Wyoming State Quarters for our collection. I think the design of this one is kinda shite but still want 4 of them.

Here are the final five designs for commemorative quarters from the United States Mint’s 50 State Quarters

Some of these are really neat! Arizona and Alaska are beautiful! I cannae wait!!!

Idaho Quarter Description:
The third commemorative quarter-dollar coin released in 2007 honors Idaho, and is the 43rd coin in the United States Mint’s 50 State Quarters® Program. Idaho, nicknamed the “Gem State,” was admitted into the Union on July 3, 1890, becoming our Nation’s 43rd state. The reverse of Idaho’s quarter features the Peregrine Falcon imposing its presence above an outline of the State of Idaho. The coin bears the inscriptions “Esto Perpetua” (the State motto which means, “May it be Forever”), “Idaho” and “1890.”

The Peregrine Falcon is one of the fastest birds in the world. Once on the endangered species list, it can now be found throughout Idaho and the United States because of conservation efforts.

they are so neat looking!

Idaho’s quarter features a beautiful Falcon

Utah’s quarter features two locomotives moving toward the golden spike that joined the Central Pacific and Union Pacific railroads, linking East to West

I’ve got all my coins in storage but I’m really not happy with the storage books I have for the State Quarters.

I have 4 really nice Presidential Dollar Coin booklets but have been unable to find as nice of ones for the State Quarters. Here’s a pic of the Presidential Dollar Coin booklets. I’d love to find something as nice for the State Quarter Collection.

here’s some Washington State Quarter information