CVC & Collectables presents the 2001-D Kentucky State Quarter, a Denver Mint issue from the U.S. State Quarters Program honoring the Commonwealth’s frontier heritage and leadership legacy.
Coin Highlights
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Mint: Denver (D)
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Year: 2001
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Denomination: Quarter Dollar (25¢)
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Composition: Copper-nickel clad
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Diameter: 24.26 mm
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Weight: 5.67 g
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Edge: Reeded
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Obverse: George Washington portrait
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Reverse: Federal Hill mansion with a racehorse, symbolizing Kentucky’s history and Thoroughbred tradition
Historical Significance
Kentucky’s design features Federal Hill, the historic home associated with Stephen Foster’s “My Old Kentucky Home,” paired with a racehorse that reflects the state’s global reputation for horse breeding and racing. Together, the elements represent both cultural and economic pillars of Kentucky’s identity.
Collectibility
Struck in large quantities for circulation, the 2001-D Kentucky Quarter is a common issue ideal for completing State Quarter sets. Denver Mint uncirculated examples remain popular with collectors seeking well-struck, original coins for albums and rolls.
