More than 1.8 billion 1965 quarters were minted by the US Mint. Only a few rare coin errors exists from this year that are sought after by numismatists and collectors.
The Bicentennial quarters are a beloved piece of American history, and while most are only worth their face value, some can be quite valuable.
These quarter dollar coins minted since 1900 are some of the most valuable due to their rarity, condition, and historical significance. Collectors and investors prize them for their unique characteristics and the stories they represent in the history of American coinage.
The America the Beautiful series was conceived as a continuation of the popular state quarters program that was launched in 2010. The series included 5 oz silver coins as well as 90% Silver Proof Quarters. The complete series included 56 different designs by its conclusion in 2021. For investors looking for options from the US Mint, these 90% Silver coins make an excellent option for junk silver investors looking to add weight to your stack.
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Precious metals coins have been found by archaeologists and historians that date back thousands of years. Historians and archaeologists from around the world have unearthed precious metal coins from cultures that vanished long ago. Many notable examples from China, India, Ancient Greece and Egypt are on display in museums. Silver, Gold and other precious metals … Read moreModern History of Silver Coins in the US Economy
Silver quarters in the United States were minted from 1796 until 1964. Starting in 1965, due to rising silver prices, the composition was changed to a copper-nickel clad alloy that we are most familiar with today.
The 2019 United States Mint America the Beautiful Silver Proof Quarters set includes all five 2019 America the Beautiful Quarters minted in 99.9 percent silver. This is the first time ever that the US Mint has released Proof Quarters in .999 fine silver. You can buy these Silver Proof Quarters sets online for a small … Read more2019 America the Beautiful .999 Silver Proof Quarters
In celebration of the US Mint releasing the 2019-W Quarters into the wild, the coin grading company PCGS, has announced a number of rewards and bounty programs to those who submit some of the first coins for grading. The reward of $5,000 for first qualifying 2019-W Lowell quarter submitted and certified to PCGS has been … Read morePCGS Awards $5,000 Bounty for Circulated W Mint Mark Quarters
Silver bullion was used in the minting of all dimes, quarters, half-dollars, and dollar coins before 1965. The silver in these coins is 90% pure silver.