Washington Quarter
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Spanning 1932 to 1998, the Washington Quarter catalog contains 215 year-and-mintmark variants. Across the series, the key date is the 1936 Washington Quarter at just 3,837 struck and the highest-value variant is the 1932-D Washington Quarter at up to $90,000 in top grade.
Washington Quarter · All Strikes Mintage by Year
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About the Washington Quarter
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The Washington Quarter, first introduced in 1932 to commemorate the 200th Anniversary of the birth of George Washington, is one of the most popular coins in circulation today. It has been minted continuously since its creation, with many different variations and commemorative releases available. Even though the Washington Quarter is a modern coin, it still holds a special place in the hearts of coin collectors and non-collectors alike. This article will provide an overview of the Washington Quarter and its various releases.
The Washington Quarter is considered by many to be one of the most beautiful coins in the world. It features the profile of George Washington on the obverse (front) and a bald eagle holding an olive branch and arrows on the reverse (back). The design was created by John Flanagan and served as the standard design for all Washington Quarters until 1999 when it was replaced with the 50 States Quarter series.
The original 1932 Washington Quarter was minted in two varieties: the Philadelphia issue and the Denver issue. Both coins are made from an alloy of 90% silver and 10% copper, with the Philadelphia issue featuring a mintmark of "P" and the Denver issue featuring a mintmark of "D".
Between 1932 and 1999, there have been several special commemorative releases of the Washington Quarter. Some of these include the 1975-76 Bicentennial Quarter, the 1976-S Quarter with a Special Reverse, the 1982-S Washington Quarter with a new obverse design, and the 1991-S Washington Quarter with a Cheerios reverse.
Collectors of Washington Quarters have many grading tiers to choose from, ranging from Good (G), Very Good (VG), Fine, Very Fine (VF), Extremely Fine (EF), and Uncirculated, to Proof, Deep Mirror Proof, and Special and Offer Strike varieties.
If you’re looking to add the Washington Quarter to your collection, there are several certified grading services to choose from. Top grading services for coins include the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) and the Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS).
In conclusion, the Washington Quarter is a lasting symbol of the birth of our nation and is beloved by both coin collectors and non-collectors alike. With so many variations and commemorative editions, it is sure to be a great addition to any collection.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- When was the Washington Quarter minted?
- The Washington Quarter was minted by United States from 1932 to 1998.
- How many Washington Quarter coins were minted?
- Across every year and mintmark, approximately 41,464,026,351 Washington Quarter coins were struck.
- What mintmarks exist for the Washington Quarter?
- Washington Quarter coins were struck with the following mintmarks: D, P, S. Some years were also produced without a mintmark.
- What is the Washington Quarter made of?
- The Washington Quarter is made of copper-nickel clad copper, weighs 5.67 grams, and measures 24.26 mm in diameter.
- How much is a Washington Quarter worth?
- Value depends on year, mintmark, and condition. Common dates in average circulated condition trade for near face value, while the rarest varieties in top grade can fetch up to $90,000. See individual year pages for grade-by-grade estimates.