Issued Date: August 29, 2005

Description: The 2005 Kansas State Quarter, honoring the 34th state to enter the Union, features a American bison (state animal) and sunflowers (state flower) on the reverse, symbolizing the state's prairie history and natural beauty. Released on September 9, 2005, it was designed by Norman Nemeth and features the inscription "Kansas 1861".

Key Features and Details:

Reverse Design: A buffalo (bison) in the foreground with a sweeping landscape of sunflowers, symbolizing the prairie.

Obverse Design: Standard George Washington portrait by John Flanagan.

Inscriptions: "Kansas," "1861," "2005," "E Pluribus Unum," and the sunflower theme.

Production: Minted in Philadelphia and Denver, with special silver proof versions.

Error Version: A notable "In God We Rust" error exists due to a filled die.

Significance: The design was chosen by Kansas high school students.