Monday, August 29, 2005
Kansas quarter
One field, 2 months, 25 cents From alfalfa, rock and soil, artist grows newest state coin, BY BECCY TANNER - The Wichita Eagle.
I thought this article was pretty cool. The artist is creating a rendition of the Kansas quarter, in an alfalfa field.
I thought this article was pretty cool. The artist is creating a rendition of the Kansas quarter, in an alfalfa field.
Herd produced the design with natural materials. The alfalfa serves as the background of the coin; black lava rock and red cypress mulch create the lettering; a buffalo is being carved into the soil, with white marble stone highlighting its horns; and corn colors the sunflowers.
