Who is sad to see the reverse design of the 1932-98 quarter go away? Until 1998, it was the only reverse design for the quarter dollar (besides the Bicentennial) on circulating coinage in my lifetime (I was born in 1961). I always appreciated its design. I thought it was bold and emblematic of America. The eagle always seemed proud and strong. The shape of the eagle's wings along with the way the words are placed, gave the design a very "rounded" look. The devices filled almost the entire surface area (one of the reasons I like the Buffalo Nickel, too), the wording was simple, yet bold. The design was around for so many years, it became iconic in its own way and is certainly, in my opinion, one of the better designs on 20th century coinage. I'll miss this design on our quarter dollar, but I suppose it was time for a change. I hope the Mint's designers can come up with something fresh when it comes time for a permanent design.
I think it was a nice design too... but I don't think any design should go on indefinately, or it loses its impact. It may be back in 2009 though, if no new quarter design is proposed... I hope they take the chance to do something new with it once the statehood quarters series ends. I have enough examples of Washington quarters to satisfy me. I think the re-designed leaves much to be desired, lol, but it is more wear-resistant at least. I love looking at my 1972 proof set just to see the eagle on the back.
i have always loved this design, with the SLQ before it. This has been the icon of US coinage. I will be sad to see it go.
I think it's nice, but personally, I prefer the designs on coins from the late 1800's to early 1900's. If they started making barber coins again, that would be sweet.
