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Michigan Quarter Ceremonial Strike

Michigan Quarter Commission member Charles Langton and his son Mason

Michigan Quarter Commission member Charles Langton joins his son, Mason, as the button on the Schuler coin-press machine is pushed, unleashing 26 tons of weight to stamp a single Michigan quarter!
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To learn more about the basic coin production process at the United States Mint go to Coin Production and then just click on the section of how coins are made.

Michigan Quarter, uncirculated coin

Updated 1/08/2004
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