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The 50 State Quarters program (Pub. L. 105–124 (text) (PDF), 111 Stat. 2534, enacted December 1, 1997) is the release of a series of commemorative coins by the United States Mint. Between 1999 and 2008, it featured each of the 50 individual U.S. states on unique designs for the reverse of the quarter.
The 50 State Quarters program (Pub. L. 105–124 (text) (PDF), 111 Stat. 2534, enacted December 1, 1997) is the release of a series of commemorative coins by the United States Mint. Between 1999 and 2008, it featured each of the 50 individual U.S. states on unique designs for the reverse of the quarter.
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The 50 State Quarters program (Pub. L. 105–124 (text) (PDF), 111 Stat. 2534, enacted December 1, 1997) is the release of a series of commemorative coins by the United States Mint. Between 1999 and 2008, it featured each of the 50 individual U.S. states on unique designs for the reverse of the quarter.

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Brown University is a private university and member of the Ivy League located in Providence, Rhode Island. It was founded as the College in the English Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations in 1764, prior to American independence from the British Empire and early in the reign of King George III (1760–1820). Brown is the third-oldest institution of higher education in New England and seventh oldest in the United States.
Brown University is a private university and member of the Ivy League located in Providence, Rhode Island. It was founded as the College in the English Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations in 1764, prior to American independence from the British Empire and early in the reign of King George III (1760–1820). Brown is the third-oldest institution of higher education in New England and seventh oldest in the United States.
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Brown University is a private university and member of the Ivy League located in Providence, Rhode Island. It was founded as the College in the English Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations in 1764, prior to American independence from the British Empire and early in the reign of King George III (1760–1820). Brown is the third-oldest institution of higher education in New England and seventh oldest in the United States.

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Waterplace Park is an urban park situated in downtown Providence, Rhode Island, finished in 1994. It is connected to 3/4 miles of cobblestone-paved pedestrian walkways along the waterfront known as Riverwalk.
Waterplace Park is an urban park situated in downtown Providence, Rhode Island, finished in 1994. It is connected to 3/4 miles of cobblestone-paved pedestrian walkways along the waterfront known as Riverwalk.
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Waterplace Park is an urban park situated in downtown Providence, Rhode Island, finished in 1994. It is connected to 3/4 miles of cobblestone-paved pedestrian walkways along the waterfront known as Riverwalk.

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Newport is a city on Aquidneck Island in Newport County, Rhode Island, United States, about 30 miles (48 km) south of Providence. It is known as a New England summer resort and famous for the Newport Mansions; it is also the home of Salve Regina University and Naval Station Newport, which houses the United States Naval War College, the Naval Undersea Warfare Center, and a major United States Navy training center.
Newport is a city on Aquidneck Island in Newport County, Rhode Island, United States, about 30 miles (48 km) south of Providence. It is known as a New England summer resort and famous for the Newport Mansions; it is also the home of Salve Regina University and Naval Station Newport, which houses the United States Naval War College, the Naval Undersea Warfare Center, and a major United States Navy training center.
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Newport is a city on Aquidneck Island in Newport County, Rhode Island, United States, about 30 miles (48 km) south of Providence. It is known as a New England summer resort and famous for the Newport Mansions; it is also the home of Salve Regina University and Naval Station Newport, which houses the United States Naval War College, the Naval Undersea Warfare Center, and a major United States Navy training center.

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The Newport Casino is located at 186-202 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, Rhode Island, United States. It was designated a National Historic Landmark on February 27, 1987.
The Newport Casino is located at 186-202 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, Rhode Island, United States. It was designated a National Historic Landmark on February 27, 1987.
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The Newport Casino is located at 186-202 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, Rhode Island, United States. It was designated a National Historic Landmark on February 27, 1987.

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The Breakers is a Vanderbilt mansion located on the Atlantic Ocean at Ochre Point Avenue, Newport, Rhode Island, United States. It is a National Historic Landmark and a contributing property to the Bellevue Avenue Historic District, and is owned and operated by the Preservation Society of Newport County.
The Breakers is a Vanderbilt mansion located on the Atlantic Ocean at Ochre Point Avenue, Newport, Rhode Island, United States. It is a National Historic Landmark and a contributing property to the Bellevue Avenue Historic District, and is owned and operated by the Preservation Society of Newport County.
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The Breakers is a Vanderbilt mansion located on the Atlantic Ocean at Ochre Point Avenue, Newport, Rhode Island, United States. It is a National Historic Landmark and a contributing property to the Bellevue Avenue Historic District, and is owned and operated by the Preservation Society of Newport County.

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The Mount Hope Bridge is a two-lane suspension bridge spanning the Mount Hope Bay in eastern Rhode Island, at one of the narrowest gaps in Narragansett Bay. The bridge connects the Rhode Island towns of Portsmouth and Bristol, and is part of Route 114.
The Mount Hope Bridge is a two-lane suspension bridge spanning the Mount Hope Bay in eastern Rhode Island, at one of the narrowest gaps in Narragansett Bay. The bridge connects the Rhode Island towns of Portsmouth and Bristol, and is part of Route 114.
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The Mount Hope Bridge is a two-lane suspension bridge spanning the Mount Hope Bay in eastern Rhode Island, at one of the narrowest gaps in Narragansett Bay. The bridge connects the Rhode Island towns of Portsmouth and Bristol, and is part of Route 114.

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Watch Hill is an exclusive coastal village in the southwestern section of the town of Westerly, and the most southwestern town in the U.S. state of Rhode Island. Watch Hill is a state-chartered Fire District (1901) and is authorized to tax residents to fund their volunteer fire department, but the bulk of property taxes goes to the town to fund municipal services and schools.
Watch Hill is an exclusive coastal village in the southwestern section of the town of Westerly, and the most southwestern town in the U.S. state of Rhode Island. Watch Hill is a state-chartered Fire District (1901) and is authorized to tax residents to fund their volunteer fire department, but the bulk of property taxes goes to the town to fund municipal services and schools.
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Watch Hill is an exclusive coastal village in the southwestern section of the town of Westerly, and the most southwestern town in the U.S. state of Rhode Island. Watch Hill is a state-chartered Fire District (1901) and is authorized to tax residents to fund their volunteer fire department, but the bulk of property taxes goes to the town to fund municipal services and schools.

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Jerimoth Hill is the highest natural point in the U.S. state of Rhode Island, at 812 feet (247 m) above sea level. It was formerly controversial due to property complications, but it is now accessible to the public on weekends.
Jerimoth Hill is the highest natural point in the U.S. state of Rhode Island, at 812 feet (247 m) above sea level. It was formerly controversial due to property complications, but it is now accessible to the public on weekends.
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Jerimoth Hill is the highest natural point in the U.S. state of Rhode Island, at 812 feet (247 m) above sea level. It was formerly controversial due to property complications, but it is now accessible to the public on weekends.

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The Ocean Drive Historic District covers Ocean Drive along the southern shore of Newport, Rhode Island, United States. It was designated a National Historic Landmark District in 1976 and consists of houses on large lots that overlook the beaches and ocean.
The Ocean Drive Historic District covers Ocean Drive along the southern shore of Newport, Rhode Island, United States. It was designated a National Historic Landmark District in 1976 and consists of houses on large lots that overlook the beaches and ocean.
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The Ocean Drive Historic District covers Ocean Drive along the southern shore of Newport, Rhode Island, United States. It was designated a National Historic Landmark District in 1976 and consists of houses on large lots that overlook the beaches and ocean.

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Doyle Avenue Historic District is a historic district which extends along Doyle Avenue from North Main Street to Hope Street in Providence, Rhode Island. The district features late 19th and early 20th century revivals and late-Victorian architecture, and it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1990.
Doyle Avenue Historic District is a historic district which extends along Doyle Avenue from North Main Street to Hope Street in Providence, Rhode Island. The district features late 19th and early 20th century revivals and late-Victorian architecture, and it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1990.
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Doyle Avenue Historic District is a historic district which extends along Doyle Avenue from North Main Street to Hope Street in Providence, Rhode Island. The district features late 19th and early 20th century revivals and late-Victorian architecture, and it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1990.

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The Newport Cliff Walk is considered one of the top attractions in Newport, Rhode Island. It is a 3.5-mile (5.6 km) public access walkway that borders the shore line, and it has been designated a National Recreation Trail.
The Newport Cliff Walk is considered one of the top attractions in Newport, Rhode Island. It is a 3.5-mile (5.6 km) public access walkway that borders the shore line, and it has been designated a National Recreation Trail.
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The Newport Cliff Walk is considered one of the top attractions in Newport, Rhode Island. It is a 3.5-mile (5.6 km) public access walkway that borders the shore line, and it has been designated a National Recreation Trail.

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The Prudence Island Lighthouse (known locally as the Sandy Point Lighthouse) is located on Sandy Point, Prudence Island, Rhode Island and is the oldest lighthouse tower in the state. Sandy Point is nicknamed Chibacoweda, meaning "little place separated by a passage," because the location is a little more than one mile offshore.
The Prudence Island Lighthouse (known locally as the Sandy Point Lighthouse) is located on Sandy Point, Prudence Island, Rhode Island and is the oldest lighthouse tower in the state. Sandy Point is nicknamed Chibacoweda, meaning "little place separated by a passage," because the location is a little more than one mile offshore.
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The Prudence Island Lighthouse (known locally as the Sandy Point Lighthouse) is located on Sandy Point, Prudence Island, Rhode Island and is the oldest lighthouse tower in the state. Sandy Point is nicknamed Chibacoweda, meaning "little place separated by a passage," because the location is a little more than one mile offshore.

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Winnapaug Pond (also known as Brightman Pond) is a breached saltwater pond in Westerly, Rhode Island, United States, connected to Block Island Sound by the Weekapaug Breachway, which was constructed during the mid-1950s. The 2.5-mile (4.0 km) long lake is separated from the Atlantic by a large sandbar.
Winnapaug Pond (also known as Brightman Pond) is a breached saltwater pond in Westerly, Rhode Island, United States, connected to Block Island Sound by the Weekapaug Breachway, which was constructed during the mid-1950s. The 2.5-mile (4.0 km) long lake is separated from the Atlantic by a large sandbar.
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Winnapaug Pond (also known as Brightman Pond) is a breached saltwater pond in Westerly, Rhode Island, United States, connected to Block Island Sound by the Weekapaug Breachway, which was constructed during the mid-1950s. The 2.5-mile (4.0 km) long lake is separated from the Atlantic by a large sandbar.

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Misquamicut State Beach is a state park that stretches 7 miles from Weekapaug in the east westward to Watch Hill. Misquamicut is in southern Washington County and is part of the town of Westerly.
Misquamicut State Beach is a state park that stretches 7 miles from Weekapaug in the east westward to Watch Hill. Misquamicut is in southern Washington County and is part of the town of Westerly.
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Misquamicut State Beach is a state park that stretches 7 miles from Weekapaug in the east westward to Watch Hill. Misquamicut is in southern Washington County and is part of the town of Westerly.

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Misquamicut Beach is a beach that stretches 7 miles from Weekapaug in the east, westward to Watch Hill. Misquamicut is in southern Washington County and is part of the town of Westerly.
Misquamicut Beach is a beach that stretches 7 miles from Weekapaug in the east, westward to Watch Hill. Misquamicut is in southern Washington County and is part of the town of Westerly.
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Misquamicut Beach is a beach that stretches 7 miles from Weekapaug in the east, westward to Watch Hill. Misquamicut is in southern Washington County and is part of the town of Westerly.

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Ninigret Pond is a coastal lagoon in Charlestown, Washington County, Rhode Island, United States, located at 41°22′45″N 71°38′43″W / 41.3792677°N 71.6453401°W / 41.3792677; -71.6453401. It is the largest of nine such lagoons (often referred to as "salt ponds") in southern Rhode Island.
Ninigret Pond is a coastal lagoon in Charlestown, Washington County, Rhode Island, United States, located at 41°22′45″N 71°38′43″W / 41.3792677°N 71.6453401°W / 41.3792677; -71.6453401. It is the largest of nine such lagoons (often referred to as "salt ponds") in southern Rhode Island.
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Ninigret Pond is a coastal lagoon in Charlestown, Washington County, Rhode Island, United States, located at 41°22′45″N 71°38′43″W / 41.3792677°N 71.6453401°W / 41.3792677; -71.6453401. It is the largest of nine such lagoons (often referred to as "salt ponds") in southern Rhode Island.

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Narragansett Bay is a bay and estuary on the north side of Rhode Island Sound covering 147 mi2 (380 km2). It forms New England's largest estuary, which functions as an expansive natural harbor and includes a small archipelago.
Narragansett Bay is a bay and estuary on the north side of Rhode Island Sound covering 147 mi2 (380 km2). It forms New England's largest estuary, which functions as an expansive natural harbor and includes a small archipelago.
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Narragansett Bay is a bay and estuary on the north side of Rhode Island Sound covering 147 mi2 (380 km2). It forms New England's largest estuary, which functions as an expansive natural harbor and includes a small archipelago.

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Claiborne Pell Newport Bridge is a suspension bridge operated by the Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority that spans the East Passage of the Narragansett Bay, connecting the City of Newport on Aquidneck Island and the Town of Jamestown on Conanicut Island. The bridge is four lanes (two in each direction) and is part of RI 138.
Claiborne Pell Newport Bridge is a suspension bridge operated by the Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority that spans the East Passage of the Narragansett Bay, connecting the City of Newport on Aquidneck Island and the Town of Jamestown on Conanicut Island. The bridge is four lanes (two in each direction) and is part of RI 138.
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Claiborne Pell Newport Bridge is a suspension bridge operated by the Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority that spans the East Passage of the Narragansett Bay, connecting the City of Newport on Aquidneck Island and the Town of Jamestown on Conanicut Island. The bridge is four lanes (two in each direction) and is part of RI 138.

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The Rose Island Light (built 1870) is located on Rose Island in Narragansett Bay in Newport, Rhode Island in the United States. The Rose Island Lighthouse Foundation preserves, maintains, and operates the lighthouse.
The Rose Island Light (built 1870) is located on Rose Island in Narragansett Bay in Newport, Rhode Island in the United States. The Rose Island Lighthouse Foundation preserves, maintains, and operates the lighthouse.
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The Rose Island Light (built 1870) is located on Rose Island in Narragansett Bay in Newport, Rhode Island in the United States. The Rose Island Lighthouse Foundation preserves, maintains, and operates the lighthouse.

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