2006-D 25C Colorado Satin Finish SP69 认证号12536131, PCGS号839025

Type: Washington 50 States Quarter (1999-2008) Designer: John Flanagan/ Norman E. Nemeth Content: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel Weight: 5.67 grams Diameter: 24.30 millimeters Edge: Reeded Mint: Denver Production Strikes: General Type Description: In 1999, the United States Mint began an ambitious program to create a special Quarter Dollar for each of the fifty states, to be released in groups of five coins each year until the series was completed in 2008. The public's reaction to this program has been overwhelmingly positive and millions of new coin collectors have been created. (Source: Guth, Ron. PCGS CoinFacts) Specific Issue Description: The third commemorative quarter-dollar coin released in 2006 honors Colorado, and is the 38th coin in the United States Mint's 50 State Quarters® Program. The Colorado quarter depicts a sweeping view of the state’s rugged Rocky Mountains with evergreen trees and a banner carrying the inscription “Colorful Colorado.” The coin also bears the inscriptions "Colorado" and "1876." Colorado's Rocky Mountains are home to some of the Nation's most majestic natural wonders. Among these, rising approximately 10,000 feet from the valley floor in Northwest Colorado, Grand Mesa is the largest flat-top mountain in the world, and is home to more than 200 lakes and many miles of scenic hiking trails. Colorado was admitted into the Union on August 1, 1876, becoming our Nation's 38th state. With statehood gained less than one month after the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Colorado is nicknamed the “Centennial State.” The Colorado Commemorative Quarter Advisory Commission was formed by an Executive Order issued by Governor Bill Owens. Colorado First Lady Frances Owens served as Commission Chair, and design narratives were accepted from citizens. From more than 1,500 submissions accepted by the Commission, five concepts were forwarded to the United States Mint. The sculptor-engravers of the United States Mint and artists in the United States Mint's Artistic Infusion Program developed the candidate designs from the narratives provided, and the designs were returned to Colorado in May 2005. On May 31, 2005, Governor Owens announced “Colorful Colorado” as his recommendation for the Colorado commemorative quarter dollar. The Department of the Treasury approved the design on July 20, 2005. (Source: US Mint) Exemplar Notes: The present exemplar is a “Satin Finish” strike issue which could only be acquired by purchasing the 2006 Uncirculated Mint Set directly from the U.S. Mint and was acquired 1/2012 from Michael Sulinski, Tazmic Enterprises. Photography/Imaging c/o Todd Pollock, BluCCPhotos.com