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Minnesota State Quarter

Year of Issue

2005

Authorizing Legislation

Public Law 105-124

Background

Released on April 4, 2005, this is the 32nd coin released in the 50 State Quarters Program and the second released in 2005. Minnesota, admitted into the Union on May 11, 1858, themed the coin, Land of 10,000 Lakes. It highlights an image of a tree-lined lake with two people fishing, a loon on the water, and a textured outline of the state surrounding its nickname, Land of 10,000 Lakes.

Characteristics

The obverse (heads) design features the familiar image of George Washington by John Flanagan, used on the quarter since 1932.

The reverse (tails) design features two people fishing on a lake, a loon, and a textured outline of the State surrounding its nickname, "Land of 10,000 Lakes."

Obverse Inscriptions

  • UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
  • LIBERTY
  • IN GOD WE TRUST
  • QUARTER DOLLAR

Reverse Inscriptions

  • MINNESOTA
  • 1858
  • 2005
  • E PLURIBUS UNUM

Mint and Mint Mark

Artist Credits

Content last updated on January 07, 2026