CVC & Collectables presents the 2001-S Kentucky State Quarter (Gem Proof), a San Francisco Mint issue from the 50 State Quarters Program. This proof quarter honors Kentucky’s rich heritage with a reverse featuring a racehorse behind a fence, the Federal Hill mansion, and the inscription “My Old Kentucky Home.” Its mirrored fields and frosted devices make it an attractive modern U.S. proof issue.
Coin Highlights
Year: 2001
Mint Mark: S
Denomination: Quarter Dollar
Program: 50 State Quarters Program
Finish: Gem Proof
Composition: Copper-Nickel Clad
Obverse: Portrait of George Washington
Reverse: Racehorse behind fence, Federal Hill, and “My Old Kentucky Home”
Historical Significance
The Kentucky State Quarter celebrates two of the state’s most recognized traditions: horse racing and historic American architecture. By pairing a thoroughbred with the well-known Federal Hill mansion, the design reflects Kentucky’s identity as the Bluegrass State and its lasting place in American culture.
Collectibility
The 2001-S Kentucky State Quarter Gem Proof is a desirable addition to State Quarter proof sets, modern U.S. Mint collections, and Kentucky-themed holdings. Its sharp proof strike, appealing design, and place in the widely collected 50 State Quarters series give it lasting collector appeal.
