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North Carolina
Quarter Page
History, Facts, and Images of the North Carolina Quarter, part of the US Mint's 50 States Quarter Collecting Program! |
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The North Carolina
quarter commemorates the historic feat that took place on December 17,
1903, at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina when Orville Wright piloted the first
successful flight of a heavier-than-air, self-propelled flying machine.
The craft, called the Flyer, traveled a distance of approximately 37 meters
(120 feet) on its first flight and soared even further as one of the most
significant human achievements in history.
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The
North Carolina Quarter is the twelveth of the 50 States Commemorative
Quarters released by the U.S. Mint. Above is the rear of the coin. According
to the U.S. Mint's official website, it highlights the aviation achievement
of Orville and Wilbur Wright with a rendition of the famous 1903 photograph
of the their accomplishment along with the inscription "First Flight."