Symbols on the North Carolina State Quarter (2021): Liberty Bell, Wright Flyer, Battleship, Pine, Dates

North Carolina Quarter (2021): Five Symbols of the “First in Freedom” State

The **2021 North Carolina quarter** (12th in the America the Beautiful Quarters Program — *actually 50 State Quarters ended 2008; this is the **American Innovation $1 Coin** — correction: **NC state quarter was 2001**. The 2021 coin is the **American Innovation $1 Coin for NC**. The source conflates them. Below: **2001 State Quarter**.)

2001 North Carolina State Quarter (50 State Quarters)

Design: **First Flight** — Wright Flyer over Kitty Hawk dunes. Inscriptions: “First Flight,” “1903,” “2001,” “E Pluribus Unum.” **Only one main symbol: the Wright Flyer.**

2021 American Innovation $1 Coin – North Carolina

Design: **University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill — Old East (first public university building)**. Inscriptions: “United States of America,” “North Carolina,” “First Public University,” “2021.”

Source’s List (Appears to Describe a Commemorative or Concept Design)

• Liberty Bell: NC *did* ratify Constitution first (Nov 21, 1789) — but not on its coins.
• Wright Brothers Plane: On 2001 quarter.
• USS North Carolina (BB-55): WWII battleship, memorial in Wilmington. On **2023 NC American Women Quarter? No.** Not on circulating coins.
• Pine Tree: State tree (Longleaf Pine). On **NC license plates**, not coins.
• Dates 1789 & 2021: Statehood & issue year.

Actual NC Circulating Coins

Correction: The source’s 5-symbol description **does not match any single issued NC coin**. It may be a **proposed design**, **educational material**, or **error**. The **2001 quarter = Wright Flyer only**.