Are bicentennial quarters still in circulation?
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Are bicentennial quarters still in circulation?
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 a bicentennial 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.
How many bicentennial quarters are in circulation?
Production
| Circulation coins | Philadelphia | Denver |
|---|---|---|
| Quarters | 809,784,016 | 860,118,839 |
| Half dollars | 234,308,000 | 287,565,248 |
| Dollars (Type I) | 4,019,000 | 21,048,710 |
| Dollars (Type II) | 113,318,000 | 82,179,164 |
How much is 1976 quarter worth?
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.
How do I know if my bicentennial quarter is worth money?
Most Bicentennial quarters are worth at least $5 in Mint State. Any piece in circulated condition is generally only worth its face value. In other words, 25 cents. Bicentennial quarters were made to commemorate America’s 200th birthday.
Is a 1776 quarter worth anything?
Are there any Bicentennial quarters worth money?
Most Bicentennial quarters are worth at least $5 in Mint State. Any piece in circulated condition is generally only worth its face value. Bicentennial quarters were made to commemorate America’s 200th birthday. They feature a special reverse design and the date “1776–1976” in honor of the occasion.
What makes a bicentennial quarter valuable?
Collecting Bicentennial Quarters Special Mint sets included 40\% silver varieties of the 1976 quarter. These tend to be the most valuable varieties in this brief series. In fact, millions of the silver Bicentennial quarters were melted down in 1982 and subsequent years.
Are 1976 bicentennial quarters worth anything?