Jeff Smith, President and CEO Treasuredstocks.com

Jeff Smith, President and CEO Treasuredstocks.com
Jeff Smith

Tuesday, April 19, 2016

Idaho's Controversial State Quarter

Drama and controversy over the 2007 
Idaho State Quarter

On the coin’s face you’ll notice the central main figure/symbol is the Peregrine Falcon. This image carries great controversy for many Idahoans. Hence, drama, dispute, & intrigue cloud Idaho quarter’s design. 

The Peregrine Falcon is NOT the Idaho State Bird (it is really the Mountain Bluebird) and does NOT symbolize anything uniquely Idaho. As a bird-of-prey, the Peregrine Falcon lives world-wide; it inhabits every continent except Antarctica and occupies widely diverse habitats. Thus, the average Idaho citizen does not understand why then Governor Dirk Kempthorn chose this bird above all the other 1,200 possible design suggestions submitted to the Idaho Commission of the Arts. Idaho is best known as a sportsman’s paradise with its pristine wilderness and world class skiing, fishing, hunting, birding, rafting, hiking, and biking opportunities. 

Unfortunately, on this controversial coin, even the very shape of Idaho is much smaller and to the lower right of the Peregrine Falcon. 

The state quarter initiative was developed as an incentive to bring in new coin collectors. This mission has absolutely been accomplished because the State Quarter program is considered the most successful numismatic project in history. Nearly half of all US citizens are, in some fashion, saving and collecting these coins.
The State Quarter designs were meant to be symbolic of the unique history, geography, images, and/or heritage of that state. Therefore, as you take a careful look at the Idaho State Quarter, ask yourself if what you see represents your own image of Idaho and its people.
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For more information about this and other collectable coins and currency, please visit our web site at  http://www.treasuredstocks.com/or email  jeff@treasuredstocks.com
Treasuredstocks.com is an Official Dealer for PCGS and PMG grading institutes.  We are also members of numerous Numismatist organizations including Professional Currency Dealers Association (PCDA) and American Numismatic Association (ANA).

Treasured stocks.com was founded in 1987 to provide currency enthusiasts and investors with a wide choice of currency items. The site offers a range of national and international coins and currency for the value conscious currency collector and investor.

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How to Start a Currency Collection

I want to start collecting coins and currency items; where do I start?

Collectors of coins and currency do so for many reasons. One of the most common collector is the hobiest who collects more for fun and appeal, rather than profit. Often, this attraction begins as a child who, by chance or purpose, receives an item that is both fascinating and historical.

An increasingly popular reason to pursue collecting of coins and currency is to do so as an investment Persons who use collections as a kind of investing do so with the idea that the value of the items, in singular or total, will increase over time. Supply and demand is the key concept here as well as a critical understanding that collections do not “make” money until they are sold and may even incur costs, such as the costs of safe and secure storage.

A third type of collector is the person who acquires a collection via inheritance. This person may or may not have any real interest in the items but appreciates potential value.

One great advantage we have today is the internet. For example, take a careful look around our Treasuredstocks.com web site and you will see over 4,000 items, of all categories, grades, and prices, all graded and all in full color view. And now a bit about grading. A graded item allows collectors to speak the same language when it comes to the condition of the item.

The term “Numismatics” refers to the study or collecting of coin/currency. A numismatist is someone who does this by hobby or profession. Here is a great web site to use, when learning more about such an exciting field. There’s even several links specifically designed for children.

http://www.numismatics.tv/

We are official members of multiple numismatic-related organizations. Therefore, Treasuredstocks.com welcomes any and all questions regarding our postings and our passion for collecting coins and currency of all types. We are here to assist you! Please give us a call at 870-670-4255 or email us at jeff@treasuredstocks.com