Florida State Quarter - Gateway to Discovery (2004) | U.S. Mint Design #1139 (License: Personal Use)

This black-and-white line art depicts the reverse of the 2004 Florida state quarter, issued by the U.S. Mint. It features a Spanish galleon symbolizing early European exploration, a Space Shuttle representing NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, and palm trees evoking Florida’s tropical identity. Inscriptions include “FLORIDA 1845” (year of statehood), “GATEWAY TO DISCOVERY”, “2004”, and “E PLURIBUS UNUM”.

Used on educational pages about U.S. state quarters, numismatic collections, Florida history resources, or government mint publications; targets collectors, students, and tourists seeking historical context for Florida’s cultural symbolism.