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GOV. OWENS GIVES COLORADANS THE OPPORTUNITY TO DESIGN THE OFFICIAL STATE QUARTER

Governor names members to a Colorado Commemorative Quarter Advisory Commission to help recommend designs

DENVER - Gov. Owens today gave Coloradans the opportunity to design the official state quarter, which is scheduled to be released in June, 2006. The Governor also announced the appointment of a Colorado Commemorative Quarter Advisory Commission to help recommend designs from the submissions. First Lady Frances Owens will chair the advisory commission.

"It's been five years now since the U.S. Mint began rolling out quarters to recognize each state," said Owens. "These quarters highlight what makes each state unique and, one coin at a time, they provide small lessons in American history. Now, it's Colorado's turn."

As part of the U.S. Mint's Fifty State Commemorative Coin Program, a new quarter is released every ten weeks - in the order states were admitted to the Union. Colorado, which became a state in 1876, is this country's 38th state.

"Our state is blessed by natural beauty, a rich heritage and a strong spirit," said Frances Owens. "By designing the state quarter, you have the opportunity to commemorate the qualities that make Colorado special."

Submissions will be accepted beginning today, February 9 through May 10, 2004. All entries must be mailed separately on the submission form provided at the Colorado Quarter website.

For further information, including a form to submit a design, please visit: <http://www.colorado.gov/quarter/>

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