Issued Date: April 4, 2005

Description: Released on April 4, 2005, the 32nd coin in the 50 State Quarters Program highlights the "Land of 10,000 Lakes" theme. The design features a loon on a tree-lined lake with two people fishing, surrounded by a textured state outline. Key elements include the state name, "1858" (year of admission), and the motto "Land of 10,000 Lakes".

Key Details of the Minnesota Quarter:

Designers: John Flanagan (obverse) and Charles Vickers (reverse).

Reverse Imagery: A loon (state bird) is in the foreground, with two people in a boat fishing on a tree-lined lake, representing the state's natural beauty and recreational opportunities.

Textured State Outline: A map of Minnesota is featured in the background.

Inscriptions: "Minnesota," "1858," and "Land of 10,000 Lakes".

Composition & Specs: 5.67 grams, 24.26 mm diameter, copper-nickel clad.

Notable Varieties and Errors:

"Extra Tree" Error: A well-known doubled die error on the reverse shows an extra spruce tree in the design, with over 50 different variations identified.

Silver Proofs: 90% silver, 10% copper versions with an "S" mint mark were produced for collectors.

Colorized Versions: Some third-party companies produced colorized versions of the coin.