2006 Colorado State Quarter

United States of America · 2006

A United States quarter dollar featuring a landscape of the Rocky Mountains on the reverse as part of the 50 State Quarters program.

Country: United States of America
Year: 2006
Denomination: 0.25 USD
Metal: Cupro-Nickel Clad Copper (75% Copper, 25% Nickel over 100% Copper core)

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Overview

A United States quarter dollar featuring a landscape of the Rocky Mountains on the reverse as part of the 50 State Quarters program.

Historical significance

The Colorado quarter is the 38th coin released in the 50 State Quarters Program. It commemorates Colorado's statehood in 1876, known as the 'Centennial State' because it joined the Union 100 years after the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

Obverse (front)

A portrait of George Washington by John Flanagan, modified by William Cousins. Inscriptions: 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA', 'LIBERTY', 'IN GOD WE TRUST', 'QUARTER DOLLAR', and mint mark 'P'.

Reverse (back)

A sweeping view of the Rocky Mountains with evergreen trees and the inscription 'COLORADO 1876'. The state name, year of statehood, and the year of issue '2006' along with 'E PLURIBUS UNUM' are present.

Estimated value

$0.25 - $0.50 in circulated condition; $1.00 - $5.00+ in high uncirculated (MS) grades.

What drives this coin's value

Most are worth face value unless they are in exceptionally high mint state or possess a rare error. Mintage for 2006 was high, keeping them affordable.

Grade assessment

Circulated / About Uncirculated. The coin shows minor surface marks and slight wear on high points consistent with light use in commerce.

Mintage & rarity

Common; Approximately 274,800,000 minted at the Philadelphia facility.

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

Check for the weight (5.67g) and the copper-colored edge characteristic of clad coins. Counterfeits of this common modern issue are very rare.

Notable varieties & errors

Look for 'In God We Rust' grease-filled die errors or doubling on the Rocky Mountain peaks, though few major varieties are recognized for this specific state issue.

Similar coins

Can be confused with other mountains on state quarters like West Virginia or Montana, but distinguished by the 'COLORADO' text.

Care & preservation

Avoid cleaning or scrubbing, as this can devalue the coin. Handle by the edges to prevent oils from skin transferring to the surfaces. Store in a PVC-free holder or album.

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