State Quarters Program

1999-2008 • United States • 25¢

About This Coin

The 50 State Quarters Program released five new quarter designs annually from 1999-2008, each honoring a U.S. state. It became the most successful coin program in U.S. history, introducing millions to coin collecting.

Specifications

Composition

Copper-Nickel Clad

Weight

5.67 grams

Diameter

24.3 mm

Edge

Reeded

Designer

Various (reverse designs by different artists per state)

Mintage

Varies by state (400 million to 1.6 billion per design)

Estimated Values by Condition

Condition	Estimated Value
Poor (P)	$0.25
Good (G)	$0.25
Fine (F)	$0.25-0.50
Very Fine (VF)	$0.25-1
Extremely Fine (EF/XF)	$1-3
Uncirculated (MS)	$3-20 (proof sets $10-100)

* Values are estimates based on market data and may vary significantly based on specific condition, mint mark, and market demand.

Identification Tips

Check the reverse for the state design - each state has a unique image and "Year of statehood". The obverse features a modified Washington portrait. Look for mint marks (P, D, or S). Errors like the 2004-D Wisconsin Extra Leaf, 2005 Minnesota Extra Tree, and 2005 Kansas "In God We Rust" are valuable. Silver proof sets (90% silver) are worth more than clad versions.

Historical Context

Launched in 1999, the 50 State Quarters Program released states in the order they ratified the Constitution or were admitted to the Union. The program revitalized interest in coin collecting, with over 140 million Americans collecting state quarters. It was so successful that it led to follow-up programs: D.C. & Territories Quarters (2009), America the Beautiful Quarters (2010-2021), and American Women Quarters (2022-2025).

Notable Varieties

2004-D Wisconsin Extra Leaf High/Low
2005 Minnesota Extra Tree
2005 Kansas "In God We Rust"
Spitting Horse Delaware
Silver proof versions

Frequently Asked Questions

Are state quarters valuable?

Most circulated state quarters are worth face value. Uncirculated examples are worth $1-5 each. Error varieties (Wisconsin Extra Leaf, Kansas "In God We Rust") can be worth $50-3,000+. Complete uncirculated sets have modest collector value ($30-100). Silver proof sets are worth more due to silver content.

Which state quarter is the rarest?

In terms of mintage, the 2008-D Oklahoma has the lowest (with about 222 million, still common). Error varieties are much rarer - the 2004-D Wisconsin Extra Leaf, 2005 Minnesota Extra Tree, and 2005 Kansas "In God We Rust" are genuinely scarce and valuable.