U.S. Mint to Issue First Quarters With New 'W' Mark

[left-of-center2012]

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-04-02/coin-flip-u-s-mint-issuing-quarters-with-new-w-mark?srnd=politics-vp

The U.S. Mint is adding a new letter to its alphabet -- W for its facility at West Point, New York.

The first coins to bear the W mark are 2019 America the Beautiful Quarters, which are expected to appear in circulation in four to six weeks, according to the Mint. West Point typically produces precious metal coins, such as gold and silver.

Circulating coins marked with a P are minted in Philadelphia while D indicates Denver.
S is currently used on proof coins from the San Francisco mint.

This year’s quarters will honor:

Lowell National Historic Park in Massachusetts
American Memorial Park in the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands
War in the Pacific National Historic Park in Guam
San Antonio Mission National Historical Park in Texas
The Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness in Idaho

The Mint will produce 2 million of each.

[roamer65]

1. Watch your pocket change folks.

In about 2 weeks, dealers and collectors across the country are going to be dropping older coins into circulation for Coin Week later this month.

I plan to participate.

[blaze]

3. Oh! I didn't know that was a thing!

Cool!

[blaze]

2. I love when new quarters come out!

I worked for a short time in a high school cafeteria and there were a couple of students who were always looking for particular states.

I'm glad they're branching out from the state coins.

Of this batch, I particularly like the Mass and Idaho coins.

[Blues Heron]

4. Love how one of the first "America the Beautiful" coins is

WAR IN THE PACIFIC!! BLAAMMMM BABOOMM! they should put the mushroom cloud on there, it's a lovely shape.

Also out of all the numerous letters in our wonderful alphabet ... "W" ? really effin "W" jeebus...

[roamer65]

6. A lot of cents in circulation were made at West Point.

West Point picked up when Philadelphia couldn’t handle demand.

I think it’s cool they are doing this.

[Ohiogal]

5. When will our Dictator

put his ugly mug on all our coins?

[roamer65]

7. Go to a coin show.

There are silver 1 oz rounds with his ugly effigy on them.

I know one guy who sells them at a high price so he can screw over Dump lovers.

A fool and his money are soon parted.

[RockRaven]

8. One part sweatshop, three parts death and destruction, one part wilderness

what an appropriate description of US history...

[3_Limes]

9. Wonder when they'll get to Puerto Rico.

Not during Individual-1's reign, I'm certain.