Nevada State Design

Nevada became a state in 1864. The design of this quarter was chosen by the citizens of Nevada. On the state quarter of Nevada you will see three wild mustangs. It’s important to the state of Nevada because Nevada has more than 50 percent of the nation’s wild horses. You will also see the sun rising behind snow-capped mountains. This is important to the state of Nevada because Nevada has 150 mountain ranges. Another thing you can see is two pieces of sagebrush. This is the state flower. There is also a banner that says “The Silver State.” This is the state’s nickname. Mining was an important job for early settlers in Nevada. The famous “Comstock Load” is the largest silver and gold deposit in Nevada.

Nevada State Quarter Design
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Nevada became a state in 1864. The design of this quarter was chosen by the citizens of Nevada. On the state quarter of Nevada you will see three wild mustangs. It’s important to the state of Nevada because Nevada has more than 50 percent of the nation’s wild horses. You will also see the sun rising behind snow-capped mountains. This is important to the state of Nevada because Nevada has 150 mountain ranges. Another thing you can see is two pieces of sagebrush. This is the state flower. There is also a banner that says “The Silver State.” This is the state’s nickname. Mining was an important job for early settlers in Nevada. The famous “Comstock Load” is the largest silver and gold deposit in Nevada.