The official 5-coin United States Mint 50 State Quarters Proof SetÖ for 2002 is the fourth annual set in the ten-year series celebrating each of the 50 states. Few coins today have the degree of artistry and detail that is so beautifully revealed in a proof coin. The set includes all five proof quarters issued under the 50 State Quarters« Program for 2002 and celebrates the unique heritage of the states.
-Tennessee "Musical Heritage"
-Ohio "Birthplace of Aviation Pioneers"
-Louisiana "Louisiana Purchase"
-Indiana "Crossroads of America"
-Mississippi the "Magnolia State"
United States proof coins are extraordinarily brilliant with sharp relief and a mirror-like surface. Their frosted, sculpted foregrounds give them a special "cameo" effect, created by the exacting proofing process. Proof blanks are specially treated, polished, and cleaned to ensure high-quality strikes. The blanks are then fed into presses fitted with hand-polished dies and struck at least twice to ensure a sharp, high relief. The coins are then packaged in presentation cases to showcase and maintain their exceptional finish.
-Tennessee "Musical Heritage"
-Ohio "Birthplace of Aviation Pioneers"
-Louisiana "Louisiana Purchase"
-Indiana "Crossroads of America"
-Mississippi the "Magnolia State"
United States proof coins are extraordinarily brilliant with sharp relief and a mirror-like surface. Their frosted, sculpted foregrounds give them a special "cameo" effect, created by the exacting proofing process. Proof blanks are specially treated, polished, and cleaned to ensure high-quality strikes. The blanks are then fed into presses fitted with hand-polished dies and struck at least twice to ensure a sharp, high relief. The coins are then packaged in presentation cases to showcase and maintain their exceptional finish.
