The United States Mint makes the money we use. The Mint has shown famous people, places, and events on coins.
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The U.S. Mint made quarters to show all the states. They made them between 1999-2009. This is the coin for Illinois. It shows Abraham Lincoln. Lincoln lived in Illinois when he was elected President.
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