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A bear for every state...Collect them all!

Collecting the U.S. Mint's State Quarters?
Stately Bears™ – the original state bears – are the perfect companion to the 50 State Quarters™ being issued over the next several years by the U.S. Mint. Like the new coins, Stately Bears™ are designed to help kids learn about the 50 United States. As a bonus, the new quarters fit very nicely into square tag protectors. What better way to keep your Stately Bears™ and State Quarters™ together?
Stately Bears™ and the Mint's State Quarters™ are a perfect combination!

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"Myrtle" the Alabama Bear Release Date: May 15, 2002 The Alabama red-bellied turtle was adopted as Alabama's state reptile on Feb. 13, 1990 Myrtle is a 9 3/4" Gray Bear
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"Nature" the Arkansas Bear Release Date:
May 15, 2002 Arkansas' scenic beauty prompted the adoption of its nickname in 1989. Nature is a 9 3/4" violet bear
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"Goldy" the California Bear Release Date:
May 15, 2002 A popular designation, The Golden State was made the official state nickname in 1968. Goldy is a 9 3/4" sky blue bear
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"Violet" the Illinois Bear Release Date: May 15, 2002 In 1907, Illinois schoolchildren voted to select the violet as the state flower. Violet is a 9 3/4" white bear
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"Arabella" the Iowa Bear Release Date:
May 15, 2002 In 1869 the Iowa Bar certified Arabella Mansfield as the first female lawyer in the country. Arabella is a 9 3/4" red bear
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"McCoy" the Michigan Bear Release Date:
May 15, 2002 Michigan fireman Elijah McCoy invented a steam engine part which came to be known as the real McCoy. McCoy is a 9 3/4" yellow bear
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"Looni" the Minnesota Bear Release Date:
May 15, 2002 The Minnesota legislature adopted the common loon as its state bird in 1961. Looni is a 9 3/4" light blue bear
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"T.R." the Mississippi Bear Release Date:
May 15, 2002 The teddy bear was born after President Teddy Roosevelt refused to shoot a bear on a 1902 Mississippi hunting trip. T.R. is a 9 3/4" beige bear
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"Twain" the Missouri Bear Release Date:
May 15, 2002 Mark Twain's Boyhood Home and Museum is located in Hannibal, Missouri. Twain is a 9 3/4" green bear
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"Silver" the Nevada Bear Release Date:
May 15, 2002 Discovered in 1863, Silver Peak is one of the oldest mining areas in Nevada. Silver is a 9 3/4" turquoise bear
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