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NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS QUARTER LAUNCHOn May 3, 2019 CoinNews.net published a press-release-driven article about the U.S. Mint's launch ceremony for the new Northern Mariana Islands American Memorial Park quarter. Here's an excerpt, but be sure to read the complete article online and check out the great photos. -Editor
U.S. Mint Director David Ryder, American Memorial Park Superintendent Barbara Alberti, Lieutenant Governor Arnold Palacios, and Governor Ralph Torres, participate in the ceremonial coin pour On Tuesday, April 30, quarters celebrating American Memorial Park in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) were officially introduced to the public. On Tuesday, April 30, quarters celebrating American Memorial Park in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) were officially introduced to the public. Depicted on the quarter’s reverse (tails side) is a scene emblematic of the memorial park — a young woman in traditional attire at the front of the Flag Circle and Court of Honor.
"The American liberation of the Northern Mariana Islands hastened the end of the war, but came at a price of thousands of casualties," remarked U.S. Mint Director David J. Ryder. "May this quarter stand as a tribute to the memories this park preserves." Ryder shared the stage with CNMI Governor Ralph Torres, Lieutenant Governor Arnold Palacios, and park superintendent Barbara Alberti.
Many of those who attended the launch ceremony took part in the traditional coin exchange with about $9,000 in D-mint mark American Memorial Park quarters swapped for cash. The U.S. Mint’s America the Beautiful Quarters® Program debuted in 2010 and will honor 56 national parks and other sites through 2021. The American Memorial Park quarter is the 4tth released and the second of the five unique 25-cent designs for 2019.
These launch events are one of the best programs the U.S. Mint has. What a great way to publicize the new products and engage the public. Looks like everyone had a great time, including Director Ryder. What's not to like? -Editor
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