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The Maryland quarter, the 2nd in the
Year 2000 series, highlights the
striking dome of the Maryland
Statehouse.
Through its new quarter, our 7th state
shares its pride for the honored Maryland
Statehouse. A distinctive building dating
back to 1772, it features the country's
largest wooden dome built without nails.
Besides housing Maryland's colonial
legislature, it was also crucial to our
national history.
From 1783-1784,
the Maryland Statehouse served as the
nation's first peacetime capital. The
Treaty of Paris was ratified here,
officially ending the Revolutionary
War. A treasure preserved, the
Statehouse continues as the country's
oldest state capital building still
in legislative use.
Leaf clusters
from the official state tree, the
White Oak, and the nickname The Old
Line State complete the selected
design. Maryland is nicknamed the Old
Line State in honor of its "troops of
the line." These troops won praise
from George Washington, who was
Commander-in-Chief of the Continental
Army during the Revolutionary
War.
Governor Parris N. Glendening favored this
design over five others recommended by the
Maryland Commemorative Coin Committee. He
established this commission specifically to
evaluate quarter design
submissions.
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The MD quarter highlights
the striking Maryland Statehouse
surrounded by White Oak leaf clusters
and the nickname "The Old Line
State."
United States Mint
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State Quarters Program, please
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