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RELEASE DATE: August 29,2008

QUARTER HONORING “THE GREAT LAND,” A SHINING STAR FOR THE NATION

PALMER, Alaska - The spotlight was on the Colony Stage at the Alaska State Fair in Palmer today as a crowd celebrated the ceremonial launch of the Alaska commemorative quarter-dollar coin.  United States Mint Deputy Director Andrew Brunhart joined Alaska Lieutenant Governor Sean Parnell for the...

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