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COIN APPEARANCE/CONDITION:
50 States Quarter Series: Washington Quarter - "Colorado" - Business Strike
*A stunning example of the Colorado statehood issue.— Higher overall grades are certainly tougher, particularly in MS-68 or higher. Nevertheless, MS-67, as shown here, is much more challenging to obtain than 60-66. This is backed by population reports and price guides of both NGC and PCGS.*
COIN BACKGROUND:
"Colorado was the 38th state to join the Union and thus the 38th quarter in the series and released on June 14, 2006. The commemorative design shows a sweeping view of the Rocky Mountains with a swatch of evergreen trees in the foreground and a banner proclaiming the state 'Colorful Colorado.' The four other designs that were sent the US Mint for consideration included depictions of Mesa Verde National Park, the 10th Mountain Division, a prospector's pick and shovel with the Colorado Gold Rush slogan 'Pikes Peak or Bust,' and a decorative 'C' in honor of Colorado's nickname, the Centennial State, which it earned for gaining statehood less than one month after the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence."
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Every variety, mint mark, and type of the Washington/Colorado Statehood Quarter is included in this collection at the grade of 67 or better. All 6 issues are listed as follows:
- 2006-S "Washington/Colorado" Statehood Quarter - Silver Proof (NGC PF-70 UC)
- 2006-S "Washington/Colorado" Statehood Quarter - Clad Proof (PCGS PF-70 UC)
- 2006-P "Washington/Colorado" Statehood Quarter - Business Strike (PCGS MS-67)
- 2006-D "Washington/Colorado" Statehood Quarter - Business Strike (NGC MS-67)
- 2006-P SMS "Washington/Colorado" Statehood Quarter - Satin Finish (PCGS MS-68)
- 2006-D SMS "Washington/Colorado" Statehood Quarter - Satin Finish (PCGS MS-68)
Obverse Designer: John Flanagan and William Cousins
Reverse Designer: Norman E. Nemeth
CATALOG NUMBER: KM-384
RARITY: 274,800,000 (Mintage Number)
COIN DESCRIPTION:
(Philadelphia Minted, Business Strike, 75% Copper-25% Nickel Clad, 5.67 grams, 24.3mm, Round, Reeded Edge)
OBVERSE: United Stated of America / (Portrait of George Washington) / In / God We / Trust / Liberty / S / Quarter Dollar
REVERSE: Colorado / 1876 / (Portrait of Rocky Mountains) / NEN / Colorful Colorado / 2006 / E Pluribus Unum
HISTORICAL BACKGROUND:
"Colorado has been nicknamed the 'Centennial State' because it became a state in the year 1876, 100 years after the signing of our nation's Declaration of Independence. Colorado also is called 'Colorful Colorado' presumably because of it's magnificent scenery of mountains, rivers and plains." — Credited Source: 50States.com