The official souvenir, in a limited edition of 4000, went on sale on Monday, October 25, at the Official Release Ceremony for the Wisconsin Quarter. This beautiful reminder of this historic event features mint-quality quarters from both the Denver and Philadelphia Mints. The package includes the two quarters in a printed insert (see pictures below), with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity and a folding display stand. As of January, only about 500 remain. The price is only $5, plus shipping & handling.
 
These souvenirs are almost sold out! Orders will be taken on a first-come, first-served basis. Please EMAIL ONLY to quarter@wi.gov with your name, address, phone number, email address and number of sets desired. You will receive a reply email with instructions for payment and shipping.
A portion of the purchase price of your Souvenir set will benefit Riverfront, Inc., a Wisconsin-based nonprofit whose mission is to empower and support people with disabilities and other challenges to pursue a life of their choice. Riverfront serves individuals with disabilities in La Crosse, Jackson, Buffalo, Monroe and Rock Counties.
Individuals in a skills-development program at Riverfront's Janesville Work Center helped put together the souvenir sets.
More information about Riverfront can be found at the following website: http://www.riverfrontinc.org/
Please email quarter@wi.gov with any questions.
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