2006 Colorado state quarter, 3-D Map, nickel-copper

This design was submitted for consideration to the Colorado Governor's office in 2004.

Design Elements:
A perspective aerial view of the state's topography, looking north.   Colorado's three main geographical regions are identified by the legend "Plateau, Mountain, & Plain".

Below that is a profile line which represents the state's elevation when traversed from west to east through the three geographic regions.

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Specifications:
Diameter:   25mm (0.5mm larger than a regular US quarter dollar).
Composition:   Nickel-Copper alloy (similar to regular quarters).
Final Mintage:   142.