Quarter coin from Illinois

The first issue in 2003.

The Illinois quarter is the first quarter of 2003, and the 21st in the 50 State Quarters Program. The Illinois quarter design depicts a young Abraham Lincoln within the outline of the state. A farm scene and the Chicago skyline appear on the left and to the right of the state's outline. Twenty-one stars border the coin, signifying Illinois as the 21st state to be admitted into the Union on December 3, 1818.

Mintmark: "P"

Quarter coin from Illinois

The first issue in 2003.

The Illinois quarter is the first quarter of 2003, and the 21st in the 50 State Quarters Program. The Illinois quarter design depicts a young Abraham Lincoln within the outline of the state. A farm scene and the Chicago skyline appear on the left and to the right of the state's outline. Twenty-one stars border the coin, signifying Illinois as the 21st state to be admitted into the Union on December 3, 1818.

Mintmark: "D"

Quarter coin from Alabama

The second issue in 2003.

The Alabama quarter is the second quarter of 2003, and the 22nd in the 50 State Quarters Program. Alabama became the 22nd state to be admitted into the Union on December 14, 1819. The Alabama quarter design features an image of Helen Keller with her name in English, and in a reduced-size version of braille. The Alabama quarter is the first U.S. circulating coin to feature braille. An Alabama long leaf pine branch and magnolias grace the sides of the design, and a "Spirit of Courage" banner underlines the central image.

Mintmark: "D"

Quarter coin from Maine

The third issue in 2003.

The Maine quarter is the third quarter of 2003, and the 23rd in the 50 State Quarters Program. Maine became the 23rd state to be admitted into the Union, as part of the Missouri Compromise on March 15, 1820. The Maine quarter design incorporates a rendition of the Pemaquid Point Light atop a granite coast and of a schooner at sea. Mintmark: "P"