Grand Canyon Quarter Launch
Where is the Grand Canyon Quarter Launch?
The ceremony happens on the scenic South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park in between Verkamp's Visitor Center and Hopi House. Parking lots to use include the one in the Backcountry Information Center and the Grand Canyon Visitor Center. The free park shuttle takes visitors to the stop where parking is very limited.
What Happens After the Grand Canyon Quarter Launch Ceremony?
After the ceremony, children 18 and younger score a free Grand Canyon National Park quarter. Adults can exchange cash for $10 rolls of the beautiful new quarter. Those who can't make it to the Grand Canyon can watch the ceremony live on the web starting at 1:25 PM MST on americathebeautifulquarters.gov.
Public Coin Forum on September 20, 2010
Just a day before the Grand Canyon Launch there will be a public Coin Forum at Grand Canyon National Park. Third Age reports the forum is to be hosted by US Mint Director Ed Moy for the public to express views about future coinage while learning about current Mint programs. The forum happens at the base of El Tovar Hill on September 20 at 5 PM MST.
Grand Canyon Facts
The Grand Canyon was carved by the Colorado River and is located in Arizona. One of the first national parks in the US was the Grand Canyon National Park. According to Wikipedia, the floor elevation is approximately 2,600 feet with a long-axis length of 277 miles and width of 4 to 18 miles. In 1540, the first European views the Grand Canyon - Garcia Lopez de Cardenas from Spain. In 2010, America celebrates one of its most scenic sites with the Grand Canyon quarter launch.
The America the Beautiful Quarters Program
The Grand Canyon quarter launch is part of the American the Beautiful Quarters Program. Each year the public sees fives new national sites shown the tail side of American the Beautiful Quarters. The 12-year initiative was authorized by Public Law 110-456.
Published by Stacey Doyle
Freelance writer, veteran's wife and mom with a background in finance, law, marketing and management. View profile
Best Hiking Trails: Grand Canyon National Park Anywhere you walk or hike in the Grand Canyon is spectacular. Its reputation is well deserved. 
Grand Canyon South Rim HIkesReviewing the hikes of the South Rim of the Grand Canyon National Park.- Grand Canyon Views You'd Hate to MissA list and descriptions of the best views at the Grand Canyon National Park.
- Travel: Grand Canyon - America's Top National ParkDiscover all you wanted to know about the Grand Canyon National Park. The location, weather, things to see and do, the park contact information, and more.
Top Rated Hotels on the Grand Canyon South RimTravelers who vacation in the Grand Canyon can find fine lodging in the Grand Canyon National Park and near the park entrance. Following are the top rated hotels in the Grand Ca...
- Time Travel is Really Possible Aboard the Grand Canyon Railway
- National Parks Quarter Collection
- Adventurous Grand Canyon Activities and Trips
- New U.S. Mint Quarters Program
- Tourist's Guide to Two of the Most Scenic National Parks in Oregon
- The Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona - a Great Vacation and Travel Destination
- Grand Canyon National Park: A A Condensed Overview
2 Comments
Post a CommentHi everyone! My name is Elise and I do digital work for the U.S. Mint. If you enjoyed the Grand Canyon Quarter launch, I thought some of you might be interested in the Mount Hood National Forest quarter launch event on Wednesday, November 17, 2010, at 10:30 am (PT), World Forestry Center, 4033 SW Canyon Road, Portland, OR 97221. You can get more information on the program by checking out http://bit.ly/atbquarters.
Hi, I do some digital work for the US Mint. For those who can't make it to the event this afternoon, you can watch the Grand Canyon National Park quarter event through the live webcast at http://bit.ly/atbquarters The webcast starts at 1:25 (MST), 4:25 (EDT).