Washington (1932-1998)

The Washington type of US quarters was actually intended to be a commemorative issue to mark the 200th anniversary of the birth of George Washington. Early issues, 1932-1964, were silver quarters weighing 6.25 grams and were composed of 90% silver and 10% copper. With a diameter of 24.3 mm and a reeded edge, these early silver quarters were minted in Philadelphia, Denver and San Francisco.

Washington quarters dated 1965 to date are clad coinage with an outer layer of 75% copper and 25% nickel and an inner core of pure copper. They weigh 5.67 grams with a diameter of 24.3 mm and a reeded edge.

Bicentennial Quarter (1976) - The Bicentennial Quarter commemorates the 200th anniversary of the independence of the United States. Actual minting of the Bicentennial coins occured in both 1975 and 1976, however since all coins bear a dual date of 1776-1976, it is impossible to tell which coins were minted in 1975.