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Bison, birds, and horses… These three animals appear most often in the State Quarters. North Dakota, in particular, featured bison. Let us find out what makes this quarter unique. What design, values, and errors does it have?
North Dakota State Quarter Overview
The 50 State Quarters Program issued a new coin in 2006, the North Dakota state quarter. It was a penultimate issue in 2006, followed by the South Dakota quarter.
Like other State Quarters, the 2006 quarter North Dakota combined a classical and an original design:
The obverse side uses the portrait of George Washington. A standard design element for the State Quarters series, based on the original John Flanagan design.
The reverse side features two American bison. They are grazing in North Dakota fields, as the sun is rising behind them. The reverse also has inscriptions “NORTH DAKOTA,” “1889”, “2006,” and “E PLURIBUS UNUM.” Stephen Clark designed this side.
"This quarter will capture the imagination of Americans. It evokes remarkable pieces of North Dakota history — wild buffalo herds and the rugged landscape of the Badlands."
— David A. Lebryk
The United States Mint Official Website
2006 North Dakota Quarter Errors and Value
North Dakota quarters are commemorative and have an interesting design. Unfortunately, like any other State Quarter (e.g. Utah quarter, Wyoming quarter, etc.), most are worth face value:
Coin Type (Mint) | Typical Value (USD) |
Circulated (P or D mint) | $0.25 |
Uncirculated (P or D mint) | $1–$3 |
Proof (S mint, clad) | $6+ |
Proof (S mint, 90% silver) | $20+ |
Some North Dakota quarters have errors that make them more valuable than most. In some cases, the 2006 North Dakota quarter error value could be higher than Silver “S” quarters.
You can encounter these errors:
Broad‑Strikes: When a planchet is struck outside the collar, the bit loses its edge and turns flat. Most broad-strikes are worth $30+.
Cuds: Extra lines and blobs may appear on the coin from malfunctioning dies. Most cuds are worth only a few dollars, but if a blob or a crack has an interesting placement, some could be worth $30+. For example, if a cud gives a buffalo an “extra leg” illusion.
Obverse Doubled‑Die Error: In extremely rare cases, letters or design elements appear doubled. Such coins may attract high bidders, especially if the error was certified.
Collecting the North Dakota State Quarter
So, you’re going to buy a North Dakota 2006 quarter? Or perhaps already have one and need to store it?
Firstly, if you don’t have the quarter, it’s easy to find. The issue had a very high mintage, and standard circulated coins are (and likely will remain) common. You can buy the quarter from eBay or the official United States Mint Website.
Secondly, if you already have the quarter, you should evaluate it. Take a magnifying glass or loupe, and check the coin for die doubling, cuds, and cracks. You should compare your coin with verified images presenting the most popular errors.
If your coin seems promising (in an excellent grade or with an error), get it graded. NGC and PGC have popular grading services.
Finally, keep your coins in a case. Original packaging works best. This way, your coins will be in their best, most valuable state.
The North Dakota quarter would be an excellent addition to your collection if you are fond of this beautiful state.
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