New Jersey State Quarter (50 State Quarters Program)

United States of America · 1999

A United States quarter dollar featuring the bust of George Washington on the obverse and George Washington crossing the Delaware River on the reverse.

Country: United States of America
Year: 1999
Denomination: 0.25 USD
Metal: Clad (91.67% Copper, 8.33% Nickel)

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Overview

A United States quarter dollar featuring the bust of George Washington on the obverse and George Washington crossing the Delaware River on the reverse.

Historical significance

The New Jersey quarter was the 3rd coin released in the 50 State Quarters Program. It commemorates General George Washington's historic crossing of the Delaware River during the American Revolutionary War.

Obverse (front)

Portrait of George Washington by John Flanagan, modified by William Cousins. Legends: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, QUARTER DOLLAR.

Reverse (back)

George Washington and his army crossing the Delaware River based on the 1851 painting by Emanuel Leutze. Legends: NEW JERSEY, 1787, CROSSROADS OF THE REVOLUTION, 1999, E PLURIBUS UNUM. Designer: Alfred Maletsky.