CVC & Collectables presents the 2005-D California State Quarter, issued as part of the U.S. State Quarters Program honoring California’s natural beauty and conservation legacy. Struck at the Denver Mint, this design celebrates the state’s iconic landscapes and environmental leadership.
Coin Highlights
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Mint: Denver (D)
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Year: 2005
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Denomination: 25 Cents (Quarter Dollar)
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Composition: Copper-nickel clad
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Weight: 5.67 grams
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Diameter: 24.26 mm
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Edge: Reeded
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Obverse: George Washington portrait
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Reverse: John Muir with Yosemite Valley, Half Dome, and California condor
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Designer: John Flanagan (obverse), Garrett Burke (reverse)
Historical Significance
California’s quarter features naturalist and conservationist John Muir, whose advocacy played a major role in preserving Yosemite and shaping the national parks system. The soaring California condor symbolizes wildlife conservation, while Yosemite Valley and Half Dome represent the state’s world-renowned landscapes and enduring commitment to environmental preservation.
Collectibility
The 2005-D California State Quarter is a standout issue within the State Quarters Program due to its detailed design and strong conservation theme. Widely collected for date-and-mint sets, it is also popular in educational and thematic collections focused on national parks, wildlife, and American environmental history.
