The United States Mint Historian's Corner

Production Process: Uncirculated Coin Type: Circulating Denomination: Quarter Authorized Mintage Maximum: N/A Production Facility: Philadelphia; Denver Public Law Number: 105 Congressional Number: 124 Approval Date: 12/01/1997

Bust of President George Washington. Inscribed: United States of America, Liberty, In GOD We Trust, and Quarter Dollar.

Obverse: Download

Obverse Description:

Highlights a bust of President George Washington. The inscriptions on this coin says, United States of America, Liberty, In GOD We Trust, and Quarter Dollar.

Obverse Designer:

John Flanagan

Obverse Designer 2:

William Cousins - Modified John Flanagan original design

Image of Colorful Colorado," Rocky Mountains, evergreen trees, banner with inscription Colorful Colorado. Inscribed: Colorado; 1876; 2004; E Pluribus Unum.

Reverse: Download

Reverse Description:

Released on June 14, 2006, this is the 38th coin released in the 50 State® Quarter Program the third coin released in 2006. Colorado, admitted into the Union on August 1, 1876, themed the coin, Colorful Colorado. The image highlights the rugged Rocky Mountains, evergreen trees and a banner. The coin is inscribed: Colorful Colorado; 1874; 2006; and E Pluribus Unum. President William J. Clinton was in office when this legislation was signed. Three United States Mint Directors served under President Clinton's tenure; David J. Ryder of Idaho, Philip N. Diehl of Texas, and Jay W. Johnson of Wisconsin.

Reverse Designer:

Leonard Buckley

Reverse Designer 2:

Norman E. Nemeth Sculpter Engraver