The U.S. quarter coin has two sides:
- Obverse (Heads Side): This side of the quarter features a portrait of George Washington, the first President of the United States. This design has been on the quarter since 1932. Currently, the portrait shows Washington facing to the right, a design that dates to 2022. Prior to 2022, Washington faced to the left.
- Reverse (Tails Side): The design on the reverse side of the quarter changes frequently. For example, the current [U.S. Mint program] is the American Women Quarters™ Program, which runs from 2022 to 2025. This program features five different designs each year honoring American women and their contributions.
For example, in 2025, the women honored on the reverse of the quarter include:
- Ida B. Wells
- Juliette Gordon Low
- Dr. Vera Rubin
- Stacey Park Milbern
- Althea Gibson
In 2021, the quarter’s reverse design featured George Washington crossing the Delaware River. Earlier programs included the 50 State Quarters, the District of Columbia and U.S. Territories Quarters, and the America the Beautiful Quarters.
Who is on the quarter coin?
The obverse (heads) shows a right-facing portrait of George Washington. The reverse (tails) features five designs each year honoring American women and their contributions.
Who is the person in the quarter?
I can help with that. The quarter is the United States’ 25-cent coin. The person on the obverse (heads) of the quarter is George Washington, our first president. He’s been on the quarter since 1932, the 200th anniversary of his birth. The right-facing portrait of Washington dates to 2022.
Who is currently on the quarter?
Great question! Adorning its obverse is the profile of George Washington, while its reverse design has undergone frequent changes since 1998. Since its initial production in 1796, the quarter dollar has held a significant place in American numismatics, with consistent production since 1831.