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[[Image:Commercial.usmint1.jpg|thumb|300px|Kermit advertising the [[New Jersey]] quarter.]] |
[[Image:Commercial.usmint1.jpg|thumb|300px|Kermit advertising the [[New Jersey]] quarter.]] |
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| − | [[Image:KermitPennsylvaniaStateQuarter.JPG|thumb|300px|Kermit with the Pennsylvania quarter.]] |
+ | [[Image:KermitPennsylvaniaStateQuarter.JPG|thumb|300px|Kermit with the [[Pennsylvania]] quarter.]] |
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The '''United States Mint''' produces coinage for the [[The United States of America|United States]] to conduct trade and commerce. Mint facilities are located in [[Washington, D.C.]], [[Pennsylvania|Philadelphia, Pennsylvania]], [[Colorado|Denver, Colorado]], [[San Francisco]], [[California]] and [[New York|West Point, New York]]. |
The '''United States Mint''' produces coinage for the [[The United States of America|United States]] to conduct trade and commerce. Mint facilities are located in [[Washington, D.C.]], [[Pennsylvania|Philadelphia, Pennsylvania]], [[Colorado|Denver, Colorado]], [[San Francisco]], [[California]] and [[New York|West Point, New York]]. |
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| − | [[Kermit the Frog]] was appointed "spokesfrog" for the America's 50 State Quarters Program on June 3, [[1999]].<ref>[http://www.usmint.gov/pressroom/index.cfm?action=press_release&ID=81 Press release from the US Mint.]</ref> As part of his duties of spokesfrog, he appeared as [[George Washington]] in television and print ads |
+ | [[Kermit the Frog]] was appointed "spokesfrog" for the America's 50 State Quarters Program on June 3, [[1999]].<ref>[http://www.usmint.gov/pressroom/index.cfm?action=press_release&ID=81 Press release from the US Mint.]</ref> As part of his duties of spokesfrog, he appeared as [[George Washington]] in television and print ads, and also appeared in print ads as the Spirit of the Commonwealth for the Pennsylvania quarter. |
In 2001, a TV commercial was filmed for the program at Raleigh Studios in [[Hollywood]], depicting Kermit as George Washington [[Washington Crossing the Delaware|crossing the Delaware]].<ref>[http://www.light-headed.com/asite/bio/hollywood/kermit.php Light Headed] - Steve Turnbull's anecdote from the TV commercial set.</ref> |
In 2001, a TV commercial was filmed for the program at Raleigh Studios in [[Hollywood]], depicting Kermit as George Washington [[Washington Crossing the Delaware|crossing the Delaware]].<ref>[http://www.light-headed.com/asite/bio/hollywood/kermit.php Light Headed] - Steve Turnbull's anecdote from the TV commercial set.</ref> |
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| + | To further promote the program, and to unveil the [[New York]] quarter, Kermit appeared on ''[[Today]]'' in January 2001. Kermit points out [[The Statue of Liberty]] and explains that New York was the 11th state to join the Union. |
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| + | File:Kermit on Today as Washington for State Quarters|''Today'' appearance |
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==External links== |
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| + | * [http://www.usmint.gov/pressroom/?action=press_release&id=81 Press Release] |
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| − | *[http://www.muppetcentral.com/news/1999/060499.shtml Muppet Central] - news item |
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| − | *[http://www.usmint.gov/mint_programs/50sq_program/index.cfm?action=schedule The US Mint] - release schedule |
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Revision as of 06:18, 18 May 2012
Kermit advertising the New Jersey quarter.
Kermit with the Pennsylvania quarter.
The United States Mint produces coinage for the United States to conduct trade and commerce. Mint facilities are located in Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Denver, Colorado, San Francisco, California and West Point, New York.
Kermit the Frog was appointed "spokesfrog" for the America's 50 State Quarters Program on June 3, 1999.[1] As part of his duties of spokesfrog, he appeared as George Washington in television and print ads, and also appeared in print ads as the Spirit of the Commonwealth for the Pennsylvania quarter.
In 2001, a TV commercial was filmed for the program at Raleigh Studios in Hollywood, depicting Kermit as George Washington crossing the Delaware.[2]
To further promote the program, and to unveil the New York quarter, Kermit appeared on Today in January 2001. Kermit points out The Statue of Liberty and explains that New York was the 11th state to join the Union.
United States Mint - Spokesfrog (1999, USA)
1999 commercial
Kermit on Today as Washington for State Quarters
appearance
TV commercial featuring Kermit as George Washington
Kermit with "Scenic Artist" Steve Turnbull in 2001
Sources
- ↑ Press release from the US Mint.
- ↑ Light Headed - Steve Turnbull's anecdote from the TV commercial set.