WASHINGTON - The ancient red rock arch, so emblematic of Utah's wilderness, may grace the back of a quarter.
The congressman behind the popular state-themed quarters is now proposing a new batch of specialty coins honoring national parks and other historic sites from every state in the union.
If passed, Utah's five national parks would have to fight for the honor.
Rep. Mike Castle, R-Del., who hails from the only state to not have a national park, announced the bill Tuesday, saying: "Kids collect them, adults enjoy them and indeed it's something that's been beneficial to everybody," said Castle.
The Philadelphia Mint would produce the first national park quarters in 2010, in consultation with state governors. Five new coins would be produced every year
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The congressman behind the popular state-themed quarters is now proposing a new batch of specialty coins honoring national parks and other historic sites from every state in the union.
If passed, Utah's five national parks would have to fight for the honor.
Rep. Mike Castle, R-Del., who hails from the only state to not have a national park, announced the bill Tuesday, saying: "Kids collect them, adults enjoy them and indeed it's something that's been beneficial to everybody," said Castle.
The Philadelphia Mint would produce the first national park quarters in 2010, in consultation with state governors. Five new coins would be produced every year
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