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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.
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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."
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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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Maryland State Quarter
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