Coin Identifier
1999 Connecticut State Quarter
0.25 USD

1999 Connecticut State Quarter

United States of America · 1999

The reverse side features the 'Charter Oak' tree. At the top, 'CONNECTICUT' and '1788' are inscribed, and at the bottom are the year '1999' and 'E PLURIBUS UNUM'. The obverse side (not shown) depicts George Washington.

Country
United States of America
Year
1999
Denomination
0.25 USD
Metal
Copper-Nickel Clad Copper (75% copper, 25% nickel)

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Overview

The reverse side features the 'Charter Oak' tree. At the top, 'CONNECTICUT' and '1788' are inscribed, and at the bottom are the year '1999' and 'E PLURIBUS UNUM'. The obverse side (not shown) depicts George Washington.

Historical significance

This was the fifth coin released in the 50 State Quarters Program. The design honors the Charter Oak, a large white oak tree in Hartford, Connecticut, where the colony's Royal Charter of 1662 was hidden from British agents in 1687.

Estimated value

$0.25 - $2.00 (Value depends on condition and mint mark; circulated examples are worth face value).

Care & preservation

To maintain the coin's condition, store it in a PVC-free plastic holder or a cardboard coin flip. Avoid cleaning the coin with chemicals or abrasives, as this can severely decrease collector value.