STATE quarters were produced for a limited amount of time and some may be wondering if any of them hold any value.
Typically, rare coins either have a low mintage, an error, or another unique element.
Other times, the value could be dictated by grade and condition.
From 2010 to 2021, the US Mint has struck 56 different quarters, according to the government agency.
Below we explain the state quarters and what they might be worth.
The quarters were struck for all 50 states and had their own unique design, which all featured the George Washington on the obverse.
Each year, the coins were released into five groups until the series was complete almost a decade later.
Quarters were rolled out by order of state’s birthdays.
For example, the 1999 Delaware quarter was the first one to get released.
Generally, when it comes to the state quarters, you’ll want to look out for coins in higher grades.
Otherwise, they might only be worth a few dollars if you’re lucky.
Recently, a 1999 S 25C Silver Delaware Quarter sold for $506.13 after 30 bids.
According to the seller, this state quarter is certified by Numismatic Guaranty Company in a PR 70, grade which is as high of a rating as it can get for a coin.
The initals, which stand for “Proof,” is described by Treasury as the “the finest quality of coins struck by the Mint.
This od course appeals to avid coin collectors.
In a PR 69 grade, the silver Delaware quarter is worth only $40.50, according to pricing and research site Greysheet.
Coins still in circulation can also go for a little bit of extra cash, but only with rare and specific errors that help raise their value.
The Sun recently covered a 1999 Georgia State Quarter that sold for $23 due to what’s known as a clipped planchet error.
This happens when a blanking die overlaps a previously punched hole in a coin metal strip, leaving a concave failure in the side of the coin.
How to find rare coins
There are many ways you can find rare coins.
The first thing you’ll want to do is check places in your home or any places you might store change.
Some other things you can try are using a metal detector in known areas for buried treasure and by stopping by your local bank branch and asking for a wrapper of pennies.
You can also try to get a good deal on one online through USA Coin Book or eBay.
But make sure you research the coin first and know what it’s worth before buying.
And also – be aware of potential fakes online.
To avoid this, it’s worth checking the seller’s history and whether or not the coin was certified in the listing.
Your quarters aren’t the only things that might hold value, as nickels, dimes, half dollars, and Lincoln pennies are selling for thousands online.
