CVC & Collectables presents the 2006-P South Dakota State Quarter, a Philadelphia business strike featuring Mount Rushmore framed by wheat stalks and a ring-necked pheasant in flight—South Dakota’s tribute to its Black Hills landmark and rich prairie heritage.
Coin Highlights
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Maker: United States Mint – Philadelphia (“P” mintmark)
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Date: 2006
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Program: 50 State Quarters – South Dakota, 40th coin overall and 5th (final) issue of 2006
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Catalog: KM# 386
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Metal: Copper–nickel clad (91.67% copper, 8.33% nickel)
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Weight / Size: 5.67 g; 24.26 mm diameter; 1.75 mm thick; reeded edge
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Mintage (P): 245,000,000 pieces
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Obverse: George Washington by John Flanagan (modified by William Cousins) with UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, QUARTER DOLLAR.
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Reverse: Chinese ring-necked pheasant flying over Mount Rushmore, bordered by heads of wheat; inscriptions SOUTH DAKOTA, 1889, 2006, E PLURIBUS UNUM.
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Designers: Obverse – John Flanagan / William Cousins; Reverse – Michael Leidel (design), John Mercanti (sculptor).
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Grade: As described in the listing title; please see photos for the exact coin offered.
Historical Significance
Released November 6, 2006, the South Dakota quarter honors the 40th state, admitted to the Union on November 2, 1889. Mount Rushmore—carved into the granite of the Black Hills—shows Washington, Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Lincoln, symbolizing the nation’s founding, expansion, development, and preservation. The pheasant and wheat heads highlight South Dakota’s agricultural economy and abundant wildlife, tying the state’s natural and economic identity to one of America’s most recognizable monuments.
Collectibility
As the 40th State Quarter and final design dated 2006, the 2006-P South Dakota issue is a required slot for any complete 50 State Quarters set. With a substantial but finite mintage, it remains affordable in circulation, while bright Uncirculated examples with sharp feather and portrait details are popular for modern albums and registry sets. No major listed mint errors are associated with this date, making quality and eye appeal the main drivers of premium—though specialists may still hunt for minor strike or die anomalies.
