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The reverse design of the Nebraska Quarter features Chimney Rock and an ox drawn wagon. The inscriptions include the State name, Statehood date, mintage date, E Pluribus Unum, and Chimney Rock. The coins reverse was designed and engraved by Charles Vickers.
Chimney Rock is a designated National Historic Site. The national formation rises from the valley of the North Platte River to a height of 445 feet from base to top. The ox drawn carriage is carrying pioneers westward during Americas great westward expansion. The sun is in full view above the wagon.
The Nebraska State Quarter Design Committee reviewed almost 6,500 quarter designs from the states citizens. Four were selected and forwarded to the United States Mint. The Nebraska governor selected the Chimney Rock design. The US Treasury Department gave final approval of the design. Other finalist designs for the Nebraska Quarter included the State Capitol, the statue atop the Capitol, and Chief Standing Bear.