2005 (D) Minnesota State Quarter

Strike Type

Coin Details

Year

2005

Denomination

Quarter

Mint Mark

Strike Type

Regular Strike

Series

State Quarters 1999-2008

Designer

John Flanagan/Charles Vickers

Mintage

248,400,000

Composition

75% Copper, 25% Nickel

Weight

5.67g

Diameter

24.3mm

Edge

Reeded

Value Estimates

$0.25 - $6.25

Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-63). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.

Auction Record

$147 MS68 12-27-2016 Heritage Auctions

Description

The 2005 (D) Minnesota State Quarter was struck at the Denver Mint as a quarter in the State Quarters 1999-2008 series. The U.S. Mint produced 248.4 million examples, making this ranked 3rd of 11 mint variants by mintage, with 8% of production. The obverse features George Washington facing left, based on a 1786 bust by Jean-Antoine Houdon and the reverse displays unique designs representing each of the 50 U.S. states, released in the order of statehood ratification. The reverse features two fishermen in a canoe on a tree-lined lake with a common loon on the water and the inscription "Land of 10,000 Lakes." The state actually contains more than 11,000 lakes. California, Minnesota, Oregon, Kansas, and West Virginia. Satin finish specimens from mint sets were produced. Denver's mint evolved from a frontier assay office into one of the nation's primary coin production facilities, opening in 1906. Estimated market value ranges from $0 to $6 depending on grade and condition. Struck in 75% copper, 25% nickel, weighing 5.67 grams, 24.3 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #14037.