CVC & Collectables presents the 2005-D Kansas State Quarter, released as part of the U.S. State Quarters Program to honor Kansas’s prairie heritage and agricultural identity. Struck at the Denver Mint, this design reflects the enduring symbols of the Great Plains.
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: American bison and sunflower
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Designer: John Flanagan (obverse), Garry Marks (reverse)
Historical Significance
The Kansas quarter prominently features the American bison, a powerful symbol of the Great Plains and the state’s frontier past. The sunflower, Kansas’s state flower, represents the importance of agriculture and the open prairie landscape that has shaped the state’s history, economy, and culture.
Collectibility
The 2005-D Kansas State Quarter is an essential addition for collectors completing State Quarter sets by date and mint. Its classic wildlife imagery and strong symbolism also make it popular for educational collections and themed displays focused on the American Midwest.
