CVC & Collectables presents the 2003-D Alabama State Quarter, issued as part of the U.S. State Quarters Program and dedicated to one of Alabama’s most influential historical figures. Struck at the Denver Mint, this design honors perseverance, education, and human achievement.
Coin Highlights
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Mint: Denver (D)
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Year: 2003
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Denomination: 25 Cents (Quarter Dollar)
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Composition: Copper-nickel clad
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Weight: 5.67 grams
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Diameter: 24.26 mm
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Edge: Reeded
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Obverse: George Washington portrait
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Reverse: Helen Keller with her name in English and Braille
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Designer: John Flanagan (obverse), Norman E. Nemeth (reverse)
Historical Significance
Alabama’s quarter uniquely features Helen Keller, a native of the state who became an internationally respected author, lecturer, and advocate despite being both deaf and blind. The inclusion of Braille on the reverse makes this the first circulating U.S. coin to feature Braille, emphasizing Alabama’s message of “Spirit of Courage” and its contribution to human rights and education.
Collectibility
The 2003-D Alabama State Quarter is notable within the State Quarters Program for its distinctive design and historic first use of Braille. While widely minted, it remains a meaningful and popular coin for collectors interested in socially significant designs, educational themes, and complete date-and-mint State Quarter sets.
