Washington Quarter (Statehood or National Parks Series)
Country of Origin: United States of America
Year of Issue: 1999–2021
Denomination: Quarter Dollar (25 Cents)
Composition: Outer layers of 75% copper, 25% nickel bonded to a pure copper core (Cupro-Nickel Clad)
Brief Description
A silver-colored United States quarter showing the obverse design used during the 50 State Quarters and America the Beautiful programs.
Historical Significance
Starting in 1999, the US Mint began rotating the reverse designs of the quarter to honor the 50 states, followed by US territories and National Parks. This specific obverse design repositioned the inscriptions to make room for various reverse themes.
Estimated Value
$0.25 (face value) if circulated; $1-$5 in high Uncirculated grades.
Care Instructions
Do not clean or polish, as this reduces numismatic value. Handle by the edges only and store in a dry place, preferably in an acid-free holder.
Mint Mark
None visible in the image, but typically 'P' (Philadelphia) or 'D' (Denver) located to the right of the portrait.
Mintage & Rarity
Common; billions were minted annually. Most are extremely common unless they are rare error varieties or 'W' mint marks from 2019-2020.
Weight & Diameter
5.67 grams; 24.26 mm
Edge
Reeded (119 reeds)
Apparent Grade
Circulated / About Uncirculated. The coin shows signs of pocket wear and surface scuffing characteristic of money used in daily transactions.
Obverse (Front)
A portrait of George Washington facing left, based on Jean-Antoine Houdon's 1785 bust. Inscriptions: 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA', 'LIBERTY', 'IN GOD WE TRUST', 'QUARTER DOLLAR'.
Reverse (Back)
The reverse is not visible in the image. For this series, it would feature a design representing a US State, Territory, or National Park.
What Drives This Coin's Value
Mint state condition, key date/mint combos (like 2019-W or 2020-W), and specific strike errors (doubled dies, off-center strikes).
Similar Coins
Standard Washington Quarters (1932-1998) which have 'Quarter Dollar' on the bottom of the reverse instead of the obverse.
Authenticity & Counterfeit Red Flags
Check for the copper-colored stripe on the edge to confirm it is a standard clad coin. Counterfeits of common quarters are rare but usually lack crisp detail and have incorrect weights.
Notable Varieties & Errors
1999-P Delaware 'Spitting Horse', 2004-D Wisconsin 'Extra Leaf' (High or Low), and 2005-P Minnesota 'Extra Tree' varieties.
Created At: 2026-04-19T02:58:42.209508