Rhode Island Quarter Page
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The Rhode Island Quarter is the thirteenth of the 50 States Commemorative Quarters released by the U.S. Mint. Above is the rear of the coin. According to the U.S. Mint's official website, it honors the "Ocean State." Featuring a vintage sailboat gliding through Rhode Island's famous Narragansett Bay, and an image of the Pell Bridge in the background, with the design showcasing Rhode Island's most popular sport-sailing.
With more than 400 miles of coastline, Rhode Island, the smallest state in
the Union, has more than 100 fresh water and salt water beaches. Known as the
"sailing capital" of the world, Rhode Island was home to the World
Cup for more than 50 years. Narragansett Bay is crucial to the architecture
of Rhode Island. An inlet of the Atlantic Ocean, extending into eastern Rhode
Island, the Bay receives four major rivers, and has several islands.
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