I began in my new position by cleaning dies, changing dates on pennies and nickels, and started working up some designs. John, who was in charge of handing out sculpting assignments, gave me the California State Quarterto sculpt! I couldn't believe that I was actually sculpting a coin to be circulated in the very successful 50 State Quarters program.

John also gave me the reverse of his Jackie Robinson Congressional Gold Medal design to sculpt. I still appreciate the guidance John gave me while he was the Chief Engraver of the United States Mint.

I worked for about a year developing designs, none of which were chosen. I thought were good enough, but, for whatever reason, they weren't making much of an impression on the CFA (Committee For Fine Arts) or the CCAC(Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee) in Washington, DC.

One day I conveyed my dismay to Dave Puglia, who was Acting Plant Manager at the time. He told me, "Don't worry, you are going to get designs chosen, and they will come in bunches."

To read the complete article, see:
Don Everhart: My Career in Coins, Part 2 - The United States Mint(https://coinweek.com/editors-choice/don-everhart-career-in-coins-part-2-the-united-states-mint/)