The phrase “Washington state coin” likely refers to the 2007 Washington Statehood Quarter , a quarter dollar coin issued as part of the 50 State Quarters Program.
Here’s a breakdown of the Washington State Quarter:
- Released: April 2, 2007.
- Design:
– Obverse (heads): Features the traditional image of George Washington, used on the quarter since 1932. The inscriptions “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” “QUARTER DOLLAR,” “LIBERTY,” and “IN GOD WE TRUST” were moved to the obverse to accommodate the state designs.
– Reverse (tails): Depicts a king salmon breaching the water in front of Mount Rainier, the state’s iconic natural landmark. The inscriptions include “THE EVERGREEN STATE,” “WASHINGTON,” and “1889” (the year Washington became a state).
- Significance: It was the 42nd coin released in the 50 State Quarters Program, honoring Washington as the 42nd state admitted to the Union.
In addition to this specific statehood quarter, the term “Washington coin” can also generally refer to the regular United States Quarter dollar which features George Washington on the obverse.
Is the Washington dollar coin worth anything?
The standard value of George Washington dollar coin pieces is around $1–$8. Mint errors like missing or inverted edge lettering can raise that to $100–$350+.
What is a Washington quarter worth today?
Great question! Generally, the starting price for a Washington Quarter comes in at closer to $3, but this is the price reserved for coins that have been heavily circulated. For versions of the coin that have been well-preserved, the price you are going to be asked to pay can reach the hundreds, and sometimes even thousands of dollars.
Is Washington on any coins?
From my experience, The process begun in 1909 was complete in 1964, when American Presidents were featured on every regular issue circulating coin; Abraham Lincoln on the cent, Thomas Jefferson on the nickel, Franklin Roosevelt on the dime, George Washington on the quarter-dollar and John F. Kennedy on the half-dollar.