¼ Dollar "Washington Quarter" (Yosemite, California)
United States · 2010 · Base Metal
Specifications
| Years | 2010 |
| Denomination | ¼ Dollar |
| Composition | Copper-nickel clad copper |
| Gross weight | 5.67 g |
| Diameter | 24.26 mm |
| Thickness | 1.75 mm |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Shape | Round |
| Designer | William Cousins, John Flanagan, Phebe Hemphill, Joseph Francis Menna |
| Series | United States Mint's "America the Beautiful" Quarters Program |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coins |
Catalog data via Numista, where photos and mintage details are available.
Design
Obverse
Bust of George Washington, facing left
Reverse
View on the iconic El Capitan in Yosemite National Park, which rises more than 3,000 feet above the valley floor and is the largest monolith of granite in the world.
About this coin’s value
This coin is composed of copper-nickel clad copper and weighs 5.67 g. It carries no precious-metal melt value, so its worth is numismatic — driven by date, mint mark, grade and demand. Base-metal valuations live in the base metal coin calculator.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the ¼ Dollar "Washington Quarter" (Yosemite, California) made of silver or gold?
No — the ¼ Dollar "Washington Quarter" (Yosemite, California) is copper-nickel clad copper, so it carries no precious-metal melt value. Its worth is numismatic: driven by date, mint mark, grade and collector demand.
What years was the ¼ Dollar "Washington Quarter" (Yosemite, California) minted?
The ¼ Dollar "Washington Quarter" (Yosemite, California) was issued 2010.
Who designed the ¼ Dollar "Washington Quarter" (Yosemite, California)?
The ¼ Dollar "Washington Quarter" (Yosemite, California) was designed by William Cousins, John Flanagan, Phebe Hemphill, Joseph Francis Menna.
How big is a ¼ Dollar "Washington Quarter" (Yosemite, California)?
It weighs 5.67 g and measures 24.26 mm across and 1.75 mm thick (copper-nickel clad copper).
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