Alaska 50 State Quarter Details And Facts
Alaska State Quarter Design The main design element of the grizzly bear catching a salmon is intended to symbolize the natural beauty of Alaska and the abundance of its wildlife. The grizzly represents strength, and the salmon stands for the nutrition that makes such strength possible. These are lovely concepts, except for the fact that the grizzly bear is an omnivore. However, the grizzly is eminently appropriate for the Alaska Quarter design, as more than 98% of the grizzly population in the United States is found in Alaska....