Posting my thoughts

Now that we have put the Statehood Quarters behind us and are looking, sort of, forward to the upcoming National Parks series, I just want to weigh in on my top 5 statehood designs, since to go beyond five is to include mediocrity.

1. Hawaii - The only statehood quarter that really works well with the actual state incorporated into the design. The noble warrior reaching his hand out to those beautiful islands is both simple and striking with more than a nod to the wonderfl 1928 Half Dollar.

2. Nevada - Seeing those charging Mustangs makes you think immediately of the old west and our pioneer spirit. They could have easily evoked sin city, they chose to take the high and right road.

3. North Dakota - What can I say, I am a sucker for American Bisons and this design depicts them foraging on the Great Plains, another wonderful American image.

4. Maine - I love the lighthouse, the rocky shoreline, and the solitary sailboat, it all says Maine with a surprising uncluttered design.

5. Kansas- Yet another well executed Buffalo.

Give me your thoughts.