The approved design will be returned to the State to select one design through a process determined by the Governor. Priority consideration will be given to designs and concepts that are enduring representations of the State. Consistent with the authorizing legislation, the State is encouraged to submit concepts that promote the diffusion of knowledge among the youth of the United States about Mississippi, our history and geography, and the diversity of our heritage. The difficulty for Mississippi, with our rich past, culture and resources, will be to select just one design to brandish the quarter dollar. The Commemorative Coin Program provides our State with another opportunity to showcase the best of Mississippi for years to come.
Coins have a commercial lifespan of at least thirty years and are collected for generations.