Join the United States Mint and the National Park Service Tuesday, September 21 at 1:30 p.m. Mountain Standard Time (MST), for the official launch of the Grand Canyon National Park commemorative quarter-dollar.
The ceremony will take place on the scenic South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park between Hopi House and Verkamp's Visitor Center.
Those planning to attend are strongly encouraged to park in one of the lots at the Grand Canyon Visitor Center or the Backcountry Information Center and ride the park's free shuttle to a stop near Hopi House as parking in the vicinity is extremely limited.
Following the event, the public can exchange their cash for $10 rolls of the Grand Canyon National Park America the Beautiful Quarter. Children 18 years and younger will receive a free Grand Canyon National Park quarter.
WHAT
Presentation of the Grand Canyon National Park America the Beautiful Quarter and Coin Exchange
WHO
Ed Moy, Director, United States Mint
Steve Martin, Superintendent, Grand Canyon National Park
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WHEN
Tuesday, September 21, 2010, 1:30 p.m. (MST)
WHERE
Grand Canyon National Park
South Rim between Hopi House and Verkamp's Visitor Center
Grand Canyon, AZ 86023
WEBCAST: The ceremony will also be broadcast live on the web at:http://www.americathebeautifulquarters.gov. The stream will be available at 1:25 p.m. (MST).
Public Coin Forum
The evening before the launch ceremony-Monday, September 20, at 5 p.m.-United States Mint Director Ed Moy will host a public Coin Forum at Grand Canyon National Park, Grand Canyon Railway Depot, at the base of the El Tovar Hill. The Coin Forum is an opportunity for the public to express their views about future U. S. coinage, and to learn about current United States Mint programs and initiatives.
The America the Beautiful Quarters Program, authorized by Public Law 110-456, is a 12-year initiative to honor 56 national parks and other national sites.
Each year, the public will see five new national sites depicted on the reverse (tails side) of the America the Beautiful Quarters. The United States Mint will issue these quarters in the order in which the honored site was first established as a national site.
More information about the America the Beautiful Quarters Program can be found at:
http://www.americathebeautifulquarters.gov
More information about Grand Canyon National Park can be found at:
http://www.nps.gov/grca/index.htm
NOTE:
* Video News Package:
A video news package will be available via satellite feed on Tuesday, September 21 and Wednesday, September 22. The package will contain video of the Grand Canyon ceremony, interviews with Ed Moy, Director of the United States Mint; and Steve martin, Superintendent, Grand Canyon National Park. Additional video will include general footage of Grand Canyon National Park, coin design, coin production and finished coins.
* Satellite Feed Information:
Tuesday, September 21 7:00 - 7:30 PM ET Galaxy 19C, Tr. 8, DL 3860H
Wednesday, September 22 11:00 - 11:15 AM ET Galaxy 28C, Tr. 15, DL 4000V
* On the Web:
www.newsInfusion.com Search Keywords: U.S. Mint Grand Canyon
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