When discussing “South Carolina coins”, it’s important to consider two primary US Mint series featuring the state:
- The South Carolina State Quarter:
– This is part of the 50 State Quarters Program, released on May 22, 2000.
– Its design showcases an outline of the state with a star marking the capital (Columbia), alongside the Palmetto tree (state tree), the Carolina Wren (state bird), and the Yellow Jessamine (state flower).
– The coin’s nickname, “The Palmetto State,” is also inscribed.
– Collectors can find both Philadelphia (P) and Denver (D) minted versions in various conditions.
- The South Carolina American Innovation Dollar:
– Part of the multi-year American Innovation $1 Coin Program, this coin honors Septima Clark, a South Carolinian educator and activist.
– The obverse features the Statue of Liberty, while the reverse depicts Septima Clark with students, emphasizing education and civil rights.
– This coin is available in both standard and reverse proof finishes.
In addition to these federal coins, there are also:
- South Carolina-themed commemorative coins and tokens that celebrate the state’s history and symbols.
- Challenge coins that may feature South Carolina Highway Patrol or other state-related themes.
How much is the South Carolina coin worth?
I can help with that. If you ever run across anything that looks unusual with the South Carolina State Quarter, please contact one of our experts to have the error verified, or send the coin to a professional grading company for their opinion. However, the average circulation State Quarter is only worth the face value of $0.25.
What is a South Carolina 1788 quarter worth?
Great question! Three mints produced 1,308,784,000 quarters honoring South Carolina statehood date (May 23, 1788). Pieces realized into circulation on May 22, 2000, typically cost $0.69 to $4.63, but you should set aside $15 to get one made of silver.
Are South Carolina quarters rare?
Coins are very common in circulated grades and can still be found in circulation up to MS63 condition. MS65 and MS67 examples require more thorough searching from bank rolls, mint sets or original bags. In MS68 condition they are scarce with less than 500 accounted for.
What does the 2000 South Carolina quarter look like?
Thanks for asking. 2000 South Carolina Quarter – Smooth Edge – P
South Carolinas Quarter design is a montage of all of the states symbols: An outline of the state with the capital, Columbia, indicated by a star. The Carolina wren, which became the state bird in 1939 and symbolizes the hospitality of the states people.