CVC & Collectables presents the 2001-S North Carolina State Quarter Gem Proof, a San Francisco Mint issue from the 50 State Quarters Program. This proof quarter honors North Carolina’s place in aviation history with the Wright brothers’ first powered flight at Kitty Hawk, paired with the inscription “First Flight.” Its mirrored fields and frosted devices make it an attractive addition to any modern U.S. proof collection.
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: Wright brothers’ plane, “First Flight,” and outline of North Carolina
Historical Significance
The North Carolina State Quarter commemorates one of the most important achievements in American history: the Wright brothers’ successful first powered flight in 1903 at Kitty Hawk. As part of the widely collected 50 State Quarters Program, this design celebrates innovation, exploration, and North Carolina’s lasting connection to the birth of aviation.
Collectibility
The 2001-S North Carolina State Quarter Gem Proof is a popular choice for collectors building State Quarter proof sets, modern U.S. Mint collections, or aviation-themed holdings. Its sharp strike, brilliant proof surfaces, and iconic reverse design give it lasting collector appeal.
