Washington State Quarter Value Guide

Released in 2007 as part of the 50 State Quarters Program, this coin features a striking reverse design with a leaping salmon and Mount Rainier. It remains a favorite for numismatists due to its celebration of the Pacific Northwest and the potential for high-grade or error specimens.

What Is Washington State Quarter Worth?

The typical price range for Washington State Quarter is $0 - $5 based on recent sales. However, values can vary depending on the item's condition, rarity, and other factors such as:

• The presence of a 'S' mint mark indicating a Proof strike, which typically carries a higher premium than circulation strikes.
• The overall strike quality and surface preservation, with coins graded MS-65 or higher being more valuable.
• Specific minting errors such as double dies or off-center strikes which can significantly increase collector interest.
• The luster and absence of 'bag marks' or scratches often found on coins pulled from general circulation.

How to Identify Washington State Quarter?

• Check the reverse for the 2007 date and the 'Washington' state name inscribed at the top.
• Verify the design elements which include a king salmon leaping from the water in front of Mount Rainier.
• Look for the 'P', 'D', or 'S' mint mark on the obverse side to the right of George Washington's ponytail.
• Confirm the composition is a copper-nickel clad over a pure copper core, giving it a distinct silver-colored exterior.

History of Washington State Quarter

The Washington quarter was introduced in 1932 to honor George Washington’s 200th birthday. From 1999–2008 the U.S. Mint issued 50 State Quarters, each with a unique reverse design celebrating a state. The Washington state design was released in 2007 and depicts a silhouette of Mount Rainier and a spawning salmon, continuing the long-running popularity of collectible state-themed quarters and error varieties among numismatists.