CVC & Collectables presents the 2001-S Vermont State Quarter Gem Proof (Silver), a San Francisco Mint issue from the 50 State Quarters Program. Struck in 90% silver, this proof quarter features mirrored fields, frosted devices, and a reverse design showing Camel’s Hump Mountain with maple trees being tapped for sap, paired with the state motto “Freedom and Unity.”
Coin Highlights
Year: 2001
Mint Mark: S
Denomination: Quarter Dollar
Program: 50 State Quarters Program
Finish: Gem Proof
Composition: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Weight: 6.25 grams
Actual Silver Weight: 0.18084 troy oz
Diameter: 24.3 mm
Mintage: 889,697
Obverse: Portrait of George Washington
Reverse: Camel’s Hump Mountain, maple trees with sap buckets, and “Freedom and Unity”
Historical Significance
The Vermont quarter highlights two of the state’s best-known symbols: its mountain landscape and its maple sugaring tradition. As part of the widely collected 50 State Quarters Program, the design reflects Vermont’s rural identity and the balance expressed in its motto, “Freedom and Unity.”
Collectibility
The 2001-S Vermont silver proof is a strong addition to State Quarter sets, modern U.S. silver proof collections, and Vermont-themed holdings. Its 90% silver composition, cameo proof finish, and sub-900,000 mintage make it especially appealing for collectors building complete silver State Quarter runs.
