United States Mint releases first 2019 America the Beautiful Quarters Program coin today at noon

Washington — The United States Mint will release the America the Beautiful quarter honoring Lowell National Historical Park in Massachusetts today at noon EST.

The reverse (tails) design honors Lowell’s role in the Industrial Revolution. The design depicts a mill girl working at a power loom with its prominent circular bobbin battery. A view of Lowell, including the Boott Mill clock tower, is seen through the window. Inscriptions are LOWELL, MASSACHUSETTS, 2019, and E PLURIBUS UNUM.

The obverse (heads) design features a restored 1932 portrait of George Washington by John Flanagan. Inscriptions are UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, and QUARTER DOLLAR.

The new quarter is packaged in the following product options:

PRODUCT CODE	PRODUCT OPTION	MINT MARK	PRICE
19ABA	100-Coin Bag	P	$34.95
19ABB	100-Coin Bag	D	$34.95
19ABC	100-Coin Bag	S	$34.95
19ARA	Two-Roll Set	P, D	$32.95
19ARB	40-Coin Roll	S	$18.95
19ARC	Three-Roll Set	P, D, S	$46.95

The Mint produces the coins in the rolls and bags at Philadelphia, Denver, and San Francisco. The three-roll set contains coins from all three facilities. Unlike the “P” and “D” mint mark quarters, those with the “S” mint mark will not be released into circulation.

The Mint accepts orders online and at 1-800-USA-MINT (872-6468). Hearing and speech-impaired customers with TTY equipment may order at 1-888-321-MINT. Shipping options are available at the Mint’s website.

About the United States Mint

Congress created the United States Mint in 1792 and the Mint became part of the Department of the Treasury in 1873. As the Nation’s sole manufacturer of legal tender coinage, the Mint is responsible for producing circulating coinage for the Nation to conduct its trade and commerce. The Mint also produces numismatic products, including Proof, Uncirculated, and commemorative coins; Congressional Gold Medals; silver and bronze medals; and silver and gold bullion coins. Its numismatic programs are self-sustaining and operate at no cost to taxpayers.

Note: To ensure that all members of the public have fair and equal access to United States Mint products, the United States Mint will not accept and not honor orders placed prior to the official on-sale date of February 4, 2019, at noon EST.

Press release courtesy of the United States Mint.

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