West Virginia is represented in the [U.S. Mint’s 50 State Quarters Program] with a state quarter. This coin was released on October 14, 2005, making it the 35th coin issued in the program.
The West Virginia State Quarter design features:
- Reverse (tails): The New River and the New River Gorge Bridge, along with the inscription “New River Gorge”.
- Obverse (heads): The familiar image of George Washington designed by John Flanagan.
Collectors can find various versions of this coin:
- Circulating Quarters: Found with “P” (Philadelphia) or “D” (Denver) mint marks. The average circulating coin is worth its face value of $0.25.
- Proof Sets: Including a silver variety of the quarter with an “S” mint mark. These are composed of 90% silver and 10% copper, and their value can range from $5 to $10, depending on the grade.
- Colorized Quarters: Featuring enhanced colors on the New River and New River Gorge Bridge design.
- Error Coins: Some West Virginia quarters have unique errors, like lamination errors or missing clad layers, which can significantly increase their value to collectors.
Besides the state quarter, other West Virginia commemorative coins exist, including a copper coin celebrating West Virginia statehood. Challenge coins related to West Virginia organizations and themes, such as the West Virginia National Guard and the state seal, are also available.
Is the West Virginia quarter worth anything?
If you ever run across anything that looks unusual with the West Virginia 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.
How much is a 2000 Virginia coin worth?
According to the NGC Price Guide, as of August 2025, a State Quarter from 2000 in circulated condition is worth between $0.30 and $0.40. However, on the open market 2000 D Quarters in pristine, uncirculated condition sell for as much as $675.
How rare is a West Point coin?
Perhaps the most notable modern “W” mint mark coin is the 2019 “W” “America the Beautiful” quarter-dollar. This quarter was limited in mintage to just 10 million coins, which were introduced into general circulation. According to U.S.