Released on March 12, 2001, this is the 12th coin released in the 50
State® Quarter Program and the second released in 2001. North Carolina,
admitted into the Union on November 21, 1789, themed the coin, First
Flight. It highlights the first flight that took place in Kill Devil
Hills, N.C. The coin is inscribed: North Carolina; 1789; First Flight;
2001; E Pluribus Unum. President William J. Clinton was in office when
this legislation was signed. Three United States Mint Directors served
under President Clinton's tenure; David J. Ryder of Idaho, Philip N.
Diehl of Texas, and Jay W. Johnson of Wisconsin.
Obverse Description:
Highlights a bust of President George Washington. The inscriptions on
this coin says, United States of America, Liberty, In GOD We Trust, and
Quarter Dollar.
Obverse Designer:
John Flanagan
Obverse Designer 2:
William Cousins - Modified John Flanagan original design
