Idaho State Quarter (50 State Quarters Series)
Country of Origin: United States of America
Year of Issue: 2007
Denomination: 0.25 USD
Composition: Clad: 91.67% Copper, 8.33% Nickel
Brief Description
A silver-colored United States quarter featuring George Washington on the obverse and a Peregrine Falcon with the state outline of Idaho on the reverse.
Historical Significance
Released as part of the 50 State Quarters Program, the Idaho quarter was the 43rd coin in the series. It commemorates Idaho's admission to the Union on July 3, 1890.
Estimated Value
$0.25 - $0.50 in circulated condition; $1.00 - $5.00 in high-grade uncirculated (MS-65+)
Care Instructions
Handle by the edges to avoid finger oils. Do not clean or polish, as this removes surface metal and decreases numismatic value. Store in a cool, dry place inside an PVC-free holder.
Mint Mark
P (Philadelphia) or D (Denver) typically; image focus makes specific mark difficult to read but common for circulation.
Mintage & Rarity
Common; 581,400,000 combined (P and D mints). Not rare.
Weight & Diameter
5.67 grams / 24.26 mm
Edge
Reeded (119 reeds)
Apparent Grade
Good to Very Good (Heavily circulated with significant surface wear, scratches, and possible environmental damage/staining).
Obverse (Front)
Portrait of George Washington facing left, based on the original 1932 design by John Flanagan. Legends: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, QUARTER DOLLAR.
Reverse (Back)
A Peregrine Falcon looking over an outline of the state of Idaho. Legends: IDAHO 1890, ESTO PERPETUA (May It Be Perpetual), 2007, E PLURIBUS UNUM. Designer: Donna Weaver.
What Drives This Coin's Value
Mint state condition, presence of errors (like doubling or die cracks), and the specific mint mark.
Similar Coins
Other 2007 State Quarters (Montana, Washington, Wyoming, Utah). Easily distinguished by the 'IDAHO' text and falcon design.
Authenticity & Counterfeit Red Flags
Check for magnetic properties (should not be magnetic), verify weight (5.67g), and look for the copper core layer visible on the edge.
Notable Varieties & Errors
No major high-value varieties are widely recognized for this specific state, though general striking errors (off-center, clips) are sought by collectors.
Created At: 2026-06-08T11:30:02.052443