Frederick Douglass quarter debuts

The Frederick Douglass quarter was introduced April 4 at a special ceremony at the abolitionist’s former home in Washington, D.C. Over 300 people attended. After the cermony, $11,000 worth of…

The Frederick Douglass quarter was introduced April 4 at a special ceremony at the abolitionist’s former home in Washington, D.C.

Over 300 people attended.

After the cermony, $11,000 worth of “P” mintmarked new quarters were exchanged at face value by the Industrial Bank.

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