Maryland State Quarter (50 State Quarters Program)
Country of Origin: United States of America
Year of Issue: 2000
Denomination: Quarter Dollar (25 Cents)
Composition: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel clad to a pure Copper core
Brief Description
A copper-nickel clad coin featuring George Washington on the obverse and the Maryland Statehouse on the reverse.
Historical Significance
The 7th coin released in the 50 State Quarters Program, honoring Maryland's admission to the Union on April 28, 1788. It depicts the Maryland Statehouse dome, which is the largest wooden dome in the United States built without nails.
Estimated Value
$0.25 (face value) in circulated condition; $1-$3 in uncirculated (MS-65) condition.
Care Instructions
Store in a cool, dry place. Professional coin folders or flips are recommended. Do not clean with chemicals or abrasives, as this ruins numismatic value.
Mint Mark
P (Philadelphia Mint)
Mintage & Rarity
678,200,000 (Common)
Weight & Diameter
5.67 grams / 24.26 mm
Edge
Reeded (119 reeds)
Apparent Grade
Extremely Fine / About Uncirculated (shows minor bag marks and circulation wear but retains significant detail).
Obverse (Front)
A portrait of George Washington facing left, with the inscriptions 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA', 'LIBERTY', 'IN GOD WE TRUST', and the 'P' mint mark.
Reverse (Back)
Maryland Statehouse dome surrounded by White Oak leaf clusters; inscriptions 'MARYLAND', '1788', 'THE OLD LINE STATE', '2000', and 'E PLURIBUS UNUM'.
What Drives This Coin's Value
Condition (grade), mint mark, and presence of errors like 'die cracks' or 'doubled dies'.
Similar Coins
Other State Quarters from the year 2000: Massachusetts, South Carolina, New Hampshire, and Virginia.
Authenticity & Counterfeit Red Flags
Check for the distinct copper edge line of clad coins; verify the weight of 5.67g. Counterfeits of common state quarters are rare but usually appear poorly struck or are made of non-magnetic metals.
Notable Varieties & Errors
Look for the 'Clipped Planchet' error or 'Doubled Die' on the reverse inscriptions.
Created At: 2026-06-13T19:56:47.587373