Alabama doesn’t have its own distinct state coin in the sense of a state-issued currency. However, it does have a coin representing it as part of the United States Mint’s 50 State Quarters Program.
This coin, released in 2003, features Helen Keller, a prominent figure in Alabama’s history, with her name inscribed in both English and braille. This was the first US circulating coin to include braille. The coin also includes the statehood date of Alabama (1819), the inscription “Spirit of Courage”, a long leaf pine branch (the state tree), and magnolia blossoms.
These Alabama State Quarters were produced at the Philadelphia, Denver, and San Francisco Mints (for clad and silver proof versions respectively).
It’s important to note that despite some reports of gold-plated versions being sold as valuable collectibles, these plated coins have no significant value to collectors beyond the face value, as the gold content is negligible.
What state quarters are worth $6,000?
Some of the most sought-after error coins are the 2004-D Wisconsin Extra Leaf Low quarter, which is $6,000 in MS67, and the 2005-P Minnesota quarter doubled die error. These errors, sometimes even not visually noticeable, will greatly increase the value of a coin.
Is the Hellen Keller quarter rare?
Due to the aggressive minting schedule, each State Quarter will be minted for only about 10 weeks. This rare Hellen Keller 2003 Half Quarter is a true find for collectors of US coins.