Why are there no 1975 quarters?

There are no U.S. quarters dated 1975. The Bicentennial design with the date 1776-1976 was struck for two years. The government wanted to make sure that the Bicentennial design did not become scarce or that it would be hoarded.

Why didn't they make a 1975 quarter?

No quarters, halves or dollars with 1975 dates were minted because the Mint was already striking the three denominations with 1976 dates to mark the bicentennial of U.S. independence. The 1975 proof and mint sets were issued with the cent, nickel and dime with 1975 dates and the other coins with the 1976 date.

Was the 1975 quarter ever minted?

No Washington Quarters were originally issued with "1975" dates because the "1776-1976" Bicentennial coins were minted during the 1975 and 1976 calendar years.

Are Bicentennial quarters rare?

Collecting. Since over 1.6 billion Bicentennial quarters were made between the Philadelphia and Denver United States Mint facilities, they are still occasionally found in circulation.

What is the error on the 1776-1976 quarter?

Errors on 1776-1976 dual-dated coins struck to celebrate America's Bicentennial are especially popular. Stack's Bowers Galleries offered a 1976-D Washington quarter dollar Aug. 19 that was an obverse die cap error. Graded Mint State 67 by Numismatic Guaranty Co., it realized $2,880.

1975 Washington Quarter- The Year that Wasn't

Are Drummer Boy quarters rare?

Are Little Drummer Boy Quarters valuable? No, not really. Since the bicentennial quarters were the only big change to the quarter design from 1932 to 1999, even non-collectors would pick the coins from circulation.

What year is the spitting eagle quarter?

This is the 1983 Philadelphia minted Quarter "Spitting Eagle", certified by NGC in MS65 condition in their Brown Label. As of July 18, 2013 NGC announced that it will now attribute the "Spitting Eagle" variety of the 1983-P Washington Quarters.

Is a 1975 dime worth anything?

The 1975 No-S Proof Roosevelt dime is one of the hottest modern coins in the marketplace after a PR-68 example graded by Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) recently crossed the block for an astounding $456,000, including 20% buyer's fee.

Are 1965 quarters rare?

The standard 1965 clad quarters are very common so they only sell for a premium in uncirculated condition. The value is around $2 for coins in uncirculated condition with a grade of MS 63. Uncirculated coins with a grade of MS 65 are valued at around $9. Click here to search for 1965 quarters on Amazon.

Is the 1976 quarter worth anything?

The standard 1776-1976 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 1776-1976 S proof quarter is worth around $5 in PR 65 condition.

Did they make coins in 1975?

The only circulating U.S. coins struck with the date 1975 are the Lincoln cent, Jefferson 5-cent coin and Roosevelt dime.

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.

What are Drummer Boy quarters worth?

The 1776-1976 quarter with no mint mark and the 1776-1976 D quarter are each worth around $1.25 in uncirculated condition with an MS 63 grade. The value is around $6 in uncirculated condition with an MS 65 grade. The 1776-1976 S proof quarter is worth around $5 in PR 65 condition.

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).

How much is a spitting horse quarter worth?

Over the years, the 1999 Spitting Horse Delaware quarter has proven more common than initially thought. Interest in this coin has also waned some, dragging prices downward. But this fascinating variety still fetches $10 to $20.

Are quarters from the 70s worth anything?

Therefore, the 1970 quarter is quite common and can still be found in circulation today. Uncirculated examples can be purchased from your local coin dealer or online dealers for a few dollars. In a matter of fact, the most expensive 1970-S quarter ever sold was only $110.

How much is a 200 year anniversary quarter worth?

Most Bicentennial quarters are worth at least $5 in Mint State. Any piece in circulated condition is generally only worth its face value.

Is a 1965 quarter worth anything?

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.

Are there any rare 2021 quarters?

The 2021-S Tuskegee Airmen National Quarter from the San Francisco Mint. The Tuskegee Airmen National Park Quarter is the final release of the America the Beautiful Quarters Program. Each of these coins are in brilliant uncirculated condition.

What quarters will be released in 2021?

2021 America the Beautiful Quarters

The final coin for 2021, until the new series begins in 2022, will be Washington Crossing the Delaware. The In addition to the coins minted from the Denver and Philadelphia mint there will be limited edition coins minted at the San Francisco Mint.

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