You will be given a trivia clue, and the category it belongs to. You should answer with the best answer that belongs in the category and is described by the clue. For simplicity, answers should be in all lower cased letters.

Q: Category: MONEY 
Clue: The first of a series of 50 new U.S. quarters, released in January 1999, honored this state

A: delaware
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Q: Category: BIBLICAL GEOGRAPHY 
Clue: During Absalom's rebellion, David took refuge in this region that's east of the Jordan & known for its balm

A: gilead
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Q: Category: U.S. GEOGRAPHY 
Clue: Phoenix lies on a river named for this substance found in the name of another state capital

A:
salt
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