Arizona quarter commission established

The commission will submit up to five narrative concepts for the quarter to the U.S. Mint in September 2006.

NMN

Published Jul 21, 2008 10:07 AM PDT

Arizona Gov. Janet Napolitano signed an order establishing a commission to decide on the design for the state’s quarter, to be minted in 2008.

The commission will submit up to five narrative concepts for the quarter to the U.S. Mint in September 2006. It will be made up of representatives from the Arizona legislature, historical and arts communities, K-12 teachers and at-large members of the public.

To learn more, visit www.azgovernor.gov or call the governor’s Office of Boards and Commissions at (602) 542-2449 or statewide toll-free at (800) 253-0883.

NMNAuthor