Washington Quarter (50 State Quarters Program / DC & Territories)
Country of Origin: United States of America
Year of Issue: Post-1999 (The specific reverse design is not visible, but this obverse design was used from 1999–2009 and 2021)
Denomination: Quarter Dollar ($0.25)
Composition: Copper-nickel clad copper (91.67% Copper, 8.33% Nickel)
Brief Description
A United States quarter dollar coin showing George Washington facing left with specific text placement used for commemorative series.
Historical Significance
Starting in 1999, the US Mint moved the 'United States of America' and 'Quarter Dollar' legends from the reverse to the obverse to allow more room for commemorative designs on the back, starting with the 50 State Quarters program.
Estimated Value
$0.25 - $0.50 (Unless it is a rare variety or high-grade Mint State specimen)
Care Instructions
Store in a dry, cool place. Avoid cleaning or polishing as it destroys the coin's numismatic value. Handle by the edges only.
Mint Mark
D (Denver Mint)
Mintage & Rarity
Common; billions were minted annually during this series.
Weight & Diameter
5.67 grams, 24.26 mm
Edge
Reeded (119 reeds)
Apparent Grade
Circulated / About Uncirculated (shows minor contact marks and slight wear on high points)
Obverse (Front)
A portrait of George Washington facing left based on John Flanagan's 1932 design. Legend includes 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA', 'LIBERTY', 'IN GOD WE TRUST', and 'QUARTER DOLLAR'.
Reverse (Back)
Not visible in the image. The reverse would feature a design representing one of the 50 states or US territories.
What Drives This Coin's Value
Condition (grade), mint mark, and the specific reverse design (some states/territories have lower mintages or known errors).
Similar Coins
1932-1998 Washington quarters (which have 'United States of America' on the reverse) and the 2022-2025 American Women Quarters (where Washington faces right).
Authenticity & Counterfeit Red Flags
Check for the copper core visible on the edge; modern quarters are rarely counterfeited unless they are precious metal proofs or major errors.
Notable Varieties & Errors
Varies by specific reverse design; examples include the 'Extra Leaf' Wisconsin quarter or 'Spitting Horse' Delaware quarter.
Created At: 2026-04-19T02:57:02.318225