A banner with the words "Grand Canyon State" divides the two pieces, which represent two unique Arizona sceneries. The state of Arizona sponsored a public poll to solicit feedback from locals on the five final design finalists. The Arizona State Quarter was selected as the winner. It will begin circulating in late 2002. The Arizona State Quarter is one of the most beautiful coins ever issued by the United States. It features images of the Grand Canyon and other parts of the state at work for their livelihood: farming and mining. The coin's obverse (or heads) side features an image of the right-handed goddess Liberty by American artist William Kneass. On her chest is an olive branch and behind her is a torch held high above a map of America. Underneath are the words "Liberty" and "In God We Trust". The reverse (or tails) side of the coin features images of horses, cattle, miners, and farmers working in their fields or shops. Along the bottom are the words "Arizona - Land Of Sky Water And Gold". Above are two rows of five stars with space between them. They continue around the coin's edge. In the middle is the date: 2002. The 5 cents piece has no mint mark.