Celebrating America's Beacons of the Night . . . State Quarter Historic Lighthouse Collection

Lighthouses have aided mariners for thousands of years, alerting sailors that their ships were close to shore, both at night and in stormy weather. The very first lighthouse in the New World was erected at the entrance to Boston Harbor in 1716. These “beacons of the night” proliferated rapidly in America, and were crucial to the growth of the colonies, which depended heavily on maritime trade. Modern technology has brought the era of classic manned lighthouses to a close, and only a few hundred are left in America, in various states of repair. Many have become heavily-visited tourist attractions, and lighthouse collectibles of all kinds are now extremely popular. These coins all began as statehood quarters, to which our artists have added colorization, honoring the most interesting and important lighthouses in the United States. Each set comes with a free display case and an insert with information about each lighthouse. Recalling America’s great maritime heritage, these lighthouse quarters make great collectibles and gifts.