What years of quarters should you keep?

Quarters dated 1964 and earlier are 90% silver and worth many times their face value. With today's high value of silver your old coins are becoming surprisingly valuable. Scarce and rare quarters are found in all the design series.

What year quarters are worth keeping?

The values of these 90% silver quarters vary depending on the current price of silver and the date and condition of a given coin. But all pre-1965 Washington quarters are worth saving. They are all worth at least their melt value. Each pre-1965 quarter contains roughly 0.18 troy oz of pure silver (about 5.6 grams).

Are any quarters after 1964 valuable?

Before 1965, US quarters were made of 90 percent silver. That means that due to the silver alone it would be worth about $3.50 (depending on silver prices). After 1964, the quarter is just made of nickel and copper and worth just 25 cents.

Is a 1974 quarter worth anything?

For 1974 Washington Quarters in MS-60 condition the value is about $0.75. Uncirculated examples can still be found in circulation, making the prices slightly deflated. Higher grade examples such as those in MS-65 condition, are worth about $5.

Why is a 1967 quarter valuable?

1967 Washington quarters with no mint mark are one of the coins most sought after by American quarter collectors since 1970 and because of its popularity, a high number of units were produced. Although popular, not all of these coins are equally valuable.

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Why is a 1965 quarter valuable?

There's a 1965 quarter worth $7,000 because it was made on the wrong metal (silver instead of copper-nickel clad). Here's how to identify a 1965 silver quarter. Plus a list of other rare transitional error coins to look for in all denominations -- pennies, nickels, dimes, quarters, half dollars, and dollar coins.

How much is a 1965 quarter worth in 2020?

The finest known 1965 clad quarter, graded MS68, sold for more than $1,300 in July 2020. An MS67+ example sold for $660 in July 2019. An MS67 clad 1965 quarter sold for $288 in March 2022.

Is a 1993 quarter worth anything?

The standard 1993 clad quarters in circulated condition are only worth their face value of $0.25. These coins only sell for a premium in uncirculated condition. Both the 1993 P quarter and 1993 D quarter are worth around $1 in uncirculated condition with an MS 63 grade.

Is there anything special about a 1983 quarter?

Among Washington quarter dollars, some issues from the 1980s that are generally worth face value become rarities in top Mint State grades. The Philadelphia Mint struck more than 673.5 million 1983 quarter dollars, but of the more than 1,000 graded by PCGS, just 11 have been graded MS-67.

What is a 1972 quarter worth?

If they're worn and circulated, the value of a 1972 P Washington Quarter in mint condition is about . 25 to . 50 cents. However, if they grade MS63, the value may range from $1 to $2.

How much is a 1986 quarter worth?

USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1986-P Washington Quarter is Worth $13 or more in Uncirculated (MS+) Mint Condition.

Is a 1992 quarter worth anything?

The standard 1992 clad quarters in circulated condition are only worth their face value of $0.25. These coins only sell for a premium in uncirculated condition. The 1992 P quarter is worth around $1.50 in uncirculated condition with an MS 63 grade. The value is around $16 in uncirculated condition with an MS 65 grade.

Are 1988 quarters worth anything?

USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1988-P Washington Quarter is Worth $16 or more in Uncirculated (MS+) Mint Condition.

Are 1998 quarters worth anything?

The standard 1998 clad quarters in circulated condition are only worth their face value of $0.25. These coins only sell for a premium in uncirculated condition. Both the 1998 P quarter and 1998 D quarter are worth around $1 in uncirculated condition with an MS 63 grade.

What's a 1989 quarter worth?

A spokesman for Stack's, a New York coin dealer, said that, based on the prices of other coins with similar errors, the 1989 quarter may be worth $250 to $1,000. The value is based on the number of coins without a mint mark; the Mint has no idea of that number.

How much is a 1978 quarter worth?

USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1978 Washington Quarter is Worth $6.65 or more in Uncirculated (MS+) Mint Condition.