Many coin collectors love bicentennial quarters, issued in 1975 and 1976 to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
If you have some of these exceptional coins, you should know about rare bicentennial quarters that are worth much more than 25 cents.
Fast Fact How rare are bicentennial quarters? The standard-issue bicentennial quarter isn't rare—1.7 billion were printed in 1975 and 1976.
Most bicentennial quarters are copper and nickel, while others are 40% silver. The Denver and Philadelphia Mints issued standard coins, but the San Francisco Mint issued unique silver pieces. Condition affects value.
Because coins are scarce, minting faults boost value. This applies to bicentennial quarter values, especially the doubled-die obverse. George Washington's profile and 1776-1976 are on the front of this bicentennial quarter, like others.
Some San Francisco silver quarters circulated, but others were proof sets. Some proof coins are circulated, but they're not meant to. Beautiful proof coins like the deep cameo bicentennial quarter are valuable. The features on these coins are sharp and deep. A mint one sold for $2,760 in 2007.