The third commemorative quarter-dollar coin released in 2006 honors Colorado, and is the 38th coin in the United States Mint's 50 State Quarters Program. The Colorado quarter depicts a sweeping view of the state's rugged Rocky Mountains with evergreen trees and a banner carrying the inscription "Colorful Colorado." The coin also bears the inscriptions "Colorado" and "1876." Colorado's Rocky Mountains are home to some of the Nation's most majestic natural wonders. Among these, rising approximately 10,000 feet from the valley floor in Northwest Colorado, Grand Mesa is the largest flat-top mountain in the world, and is home to more than 200 lakes and many miles of scenic hiking trails. Colorado was admitted into the Union on August 1, 1876, becoming our Nation's 38th state. With statehood gained less than one month after the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Colorado is nicknamed the "Centennial State." The Colorado Commemorative Quarter Advisory Commission was formed by an Executive Order issued by Governor Bill Owens. Colorado First Lady Frances Owens served as Commission Chair, and design narratives were accepted from citizens. From more than 1,500 submissions accepted by the Commission, five concepts were forwarded to the United States Mint. The sculptor-engravers of the United States Mint and artists in the United States Mint's Artistic Infusion Program developed the candidate designs from the narratives provided, and the designs were returned to Colorado in May 2005. On May 31, 2005, Governor Owens announced "Colorful Colorado" as his recommendation for the Colorado commemorative quarter-dollar. The Department of the Treasury approved the design on July 20, 2005. The four other design concepts considered during the final selection process were "Mesa Verde," featuring Mesa Verde National Park with cliff dwellings; "10th Mountain Division Birthplace," depicting a soldier/skier of the famed United States Army Division that originated in Colorado; "The Centennial State," which features a stylized letter "C" entwined with a mountain columbine flower; and the Rocky Mountains and "Pikes Peak," featuring the gold rush slogan "Pikes Peak or Bust" and a prospector's pick and shovel. Source: United States Mint Description: State: Colorado Hand Cut from Actual Coins Composition: Cupro-Nickel Clad Depicts: Only One-Side of the Coin Features: "Colorful Colorado " - a sweeping view of the state's rugged Rocky Mountains with evergreen trees. Includes: Cut coin, 18 inch fine chain Length and chain styles can vary Made in USA Qty: 1 set Ships FREE A Great Gift Idea for any Coin Collector! Ships FREE applies to the United States Only! Please contact me for International Shipping Cost. Cancellation Returns: We hope that you will be pleased with your order. If you are unsatisfied with your order, please notify us in writing within 30 days of receipt of your order. Please indicate your name, order number and reason for the return. Postmark on returned item must be within thirty days of Delivery Confirmation date of when you received the item. Please again, include your eBay user ID with package to help find your information. Shipping and handling charges to and from seller or customer are not refunded. If you need to return your order to us, it should be wrapped securely in the same packaging and be returned to us in the same condition as you received it. PayPal Refund Policy: Refunds will be credited back within 48 hours of receiving returned merchandise. Please send returns to: Flizzards-Returns Department U.S.Postal Service: P.O. Box 1664 Tulelake, CA 96134 UPS(Brown): 765 Park Street Tulelake, CA 96134