CVC & Collectables presents the 2006-D South Dakota State Quarter, issued as part of the U.S. Mint’s 50 State Quarters Program. Struck at the Denver Mint, this design showcases South Dakota’s iconic landscapes and its enduring reputation as the “Mount Rushmore State.”
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: Mount Rushmore National Memorial with a ring-necked pheasant and wheat stalks, bearing the state nickname “The Mount Rushmore State”
Historical Significance
South Dakota’s quarter design brings together several powerful symbols of the state. Mount Rushmore represents national heritage and presidential history, while the ring-necked pheasant highlights the state’s strong hunting traditions. The wheat stalks reflect South Dakota’s agricultural foundation and its importance to the Great Plains economy.
Collectibility
The 2006-D South Dakota State Quarter is an essential issue for collectors completing Denver Mint runs of the 50 State Quarters Program. While readily available in circulated condition, well-preserved uncirculated examples are favored for their detailed reverse and balanced composition.
