Virginia State Quarter (50 State Quarters Program)
Country of Origin: United States of America
Year of Issue: 2000
Denomination: Quarter Dollar ($0.25)
Composition: Cupro-Nickel Clad Copper (75% Copper, 25% Nickel outer layers bonded to a pure copper core)
Brief Description
A 25-cent coin featuring George Washington on the obverse and three sailing ships on the reverse commemorating the state of Virginia.
Historical Significance
The Virginia quarter was the 10th coin released in the 50 State Quarters Program. It commemorates Jamestown, Virginia, the first permanent English settlement in the Americas, founded in 1607.
Estimated Value
$0.25 in circulated condition; $1.00-$3.00 in high uncirculated (MS-65+) grades.
Care Instructions
Handle by the edges to avoid oils from skin. Store in a cool, dry place in an acid-free holder. Do not clean, as cleaning can abrasive the surface and lower numismatic value.
Mint Mark
P (Philadelphia)
Mintage & Rarity
943,000,000 (Philadelphia); Common
Weight & Diameter
5.67 grams / 24.26 mm
Edge
Reeded
Apparent Grade
Circulated (Fine to Very Fine) based on visible surface wear and scratches.
Obverse (Front)
Portrays George Washington based on the original 1785 bust by Houdon. Inscriptions: 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA', 'LIBERTY', 'IN GOD WE TRUST', 'QUARTER DOLLAR' and the 'P' mint mark.
Reverse (Back)
Features the three ships (Susan Constant, Godspeed, and Discovery) that brought the first English settlers to Jamestown. Inscriptions: 'VIRGINIA', '1788', 'JAMESTOWN 1607-2007', '2000', and 'E PLURIBUS UNUM'.
What Drives This Coin's Value
Condition (uncirculated vs circulated), mint mark (P, D, or S), and the presence of any rare errors or die varieties.
Similar Coins
Other 50 State Quarters; could be confused with the 2007 Jamestown commemorative silver dollar (which is much larger and silver).
Authenticity & Counterfeit Red Flags
Check for the copper layer visible on the reeded edge. Weight should be near 5.67g. Counterfeits of this specific non-precious common coin are very rare.
Notable Varieties & Errors
There are no major widely recognized variety errors for this specific date, though minor 'doubled dies' or 'die chips' are occasionally sought by specialists.
Created At: 2026-06-13T20:21:11.949286