CVC & Collectables presents the 2006-D Nebraska State Quarter, issued as part of the U.S. Mint’s highly successful 50 State Quarters Program. Struck at the Denver Mint, this design commemorates Nebraska’s pivotal role in America’s westward expansion and frontier settlement.
Coin Highlights
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Year: 2006
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Mint: Denver (D)
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Denomination: 25 Cents
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Series: 50 State Quarters Program
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Composition: Copper-nickel clad
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Diameter: 24.26 mm
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Edge: Reeded
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Obverse: George Washington, standard State Quarters obverse
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Reverse: Chimney Rock with a covered wagon, symbolizing pioneer travel along the Oregon, California, and Mormon Trails
Historical Significance
Nebraska’s quarter design centers on Chimney Rock, one of the most important natural landmarks for 19th-century pioneers heading west. The addition of the covered wagon emphasizes the state’s role as a gateway to the frontier, where thousands of settlers passed through in search of opportunity. This imagery captures Nebraska’s deep connection to America’s migration and settlement history.
Collectibility
The 2006-D Nebraska State Quarter is a key entry for collectors building Denver Mint sets of the 50 State Quarters Program. While plentiful in circulated grades, sharply struck uncirculated examples remain popular for collectors seeking visually strong, historically meaningful modern U.S. quarters.
