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This page is dedicated to the history and design of the 2008 Oklahoma State Quarter.
Design of the 2008 Oklahoma State Quarter
The Oklahoma quarter features an image of the State bird, the Scissortail Flycatcher, in flight with its distinctive tail feathers spread. The bird is soaring over the State wildflower, the Indian Blanket, backed by a field of similar wildflowers. The coin’s design also bears the inscriptions Oklahoma and 1907.
The depiction of Indian Blanket (or Gaillardia) symbolizes the State’s rich Native American heritage and native long grass prairies that are abundant in wildlife. Oklahoma was formed by the combination of the Oklahoma Territory and the Indian Territory of the Five Civilized Tribes – Choctaw, Chickasaw, Creek, Seminole, and Cherokee. The State’s name is derived from the Choctaw words okla and homma, meaning red and people.
1) Regular business strike meant for circulation bearing the P mark of the US Mint at at Philadelphia
2) Regular business strike meant for circulation bearing the D mark of the US Mint at Denver
2) A proof version bearing the S mint mark of the US Mint at San Francisco
3) A silver proof version, made of silver, bearing the mark of the US Mint at San Francisco.
4) Special release collectible satin finish version bearing the P mark of the US Mint at Philadelphia
5) Special release collectible satin finish version bearing the D mark of the US Mint at Denver
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Design of the 2008 Oklahoma State Quarter
The Oklahoma quarter features an image of the State bird, the Scissortail Flycatcher, in flight with its distinctive tail feathers spread. The bird is soaring over the State wildflower, the Indian Blanket, backed by a field of similar wildflowers. The coin’s design also bears the inscriptions Oklahoma and 1907.
The depiction of Indian Blanket (or Gaillardia) symbolizes the State’s rich Native American heritage and native long grass prairies that are abundant in wildlife. Oklahoma was formed by the combination of the Oklahoma Territory and the Indian Territory of the Five Civilized Tribes – Choctaw, Chickasaw, Creek, Seminole, and Cherokee. The State’s name is derived from the Choctaw words okla and homma, meaning red and people.
Versions of the 2008 Oklahoma State Quarter
The Oklahoma State Quarter is released in 5 different forms.
1) Regular business strike meant for circulation bearing the P mark of the US Mint at at Philadelphia
2) Regular business strike meant for circulation bearing the D mark of the US Mint at Denver
2) A proof version bearing the S mint mark of the US Mint at San Francisco
3) A silver proof version, made of silver, bearing the mark of the US Mint at San Francisco.
4) Special release collectible satin finish version bearing the P mark of the US Mint at Philadelphia
5) Special release collectible satin finish version bearing the D mark of the US Mint at Denver
Quarter Composition
Like all state quarters, the circulating Oklahoma state quarter is made from 8.33% nickel with the remaining balance from copper. It weights 5.67 grams, is .955 inches in diameter and is 1.75 mm thick. The edge is reeded with 119 grooves.Was this Guide Helpful? If so, please vote below!
Guide created: 12/04/07 (updated 12/20/08)
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