The First Five Winning Designs for 1999 Press Release (12/7/98) FIRST FIVE DESIGNS FOR 50 STATE QUARTERS™ PROGRAM --Unique Elements Honor States' History and Traditions The following are the first five final quarter designs for the 50 State Quarters™ Program. State quarters will be issued, in sequence, at approximately 10-week intervals beginning in 1999 and in the order of each state's admission to the United States. The quarter's new Washington obverse design retains the familiar portrait of George Washington, with the inscriptions that are normally found on the quarter's reverse - "United States of America," Liberty," "In God We Trust," and "Quarter Dollar." The revised obverse will be used on all 50 State Quarters™ in an attractive and balanced presentation. CONNECTICUT  Read More about the Winning Design The Charter Oak framed by the words "THE CHARTER OAK" and a stone wall. DELAWARE   Read More about the Winning Design A portrait of Caesar Rodney on horseback with the inscription "THE FIRST STATE."  GEORGIA Read More about the Winning Design. A state outline enclosing a peach, with a banner of the state motto "Wisdom, Justice, Moderation," and a border of live oak sprigs.  NEW JERSEY  Read More about the Winning Design The famous Emmanuel Leutze painting "Washington Crossing the Delaware" is the foundation for this coin design. "Crossroads of the Revolution" appears at its base. PENNSYLVANIA   Read More about the Winning Design. An allegorical female figure represents the commonwealth, with the state motto "LIBERTY, INDEPENDENCE, VIRTUE." A state outline and keystone complete the design.