¼ Dollar "Washington Quarter" (Dr. Sally Ride)
United States · 2022 · Base Metal
Specifications
| Years | 2022 |
| 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 | Laura Gardin Fraser, Phebe Hemphill, Elana Hagler |
| Series | American Women Quarter Program |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coins |
Catalog data via Numista, where photos and mintage details are available.
Design
Obverse
Portrait of George Washington, facing right.
Reverse
Dr. Sally Ride next to a window on the space shuttle, inspired by her quote, “But when I wasn’t working, I was usually at a window looking down at Earth.
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" (Dr. Sally Ride) made of silver or gold?
No — the ¼ Dollar "Washington Quarter" (Dr. Sally Ride) 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" (Dr. Sally Ride) minted?
The ¼ Dollar "Washington Quarter" (Dr. Sally Ride) was issued 2022.
Who designed the ¼ Dollar "Washington Quarter" (Dr. Sally Ride)?
The ¼ Dollar "Washington Quarter" (Dr. Sally Ride) was designed by Laura Gardin Fraser, Phebe Hemphill, Elana Hagler.
How big is a ¼ Dollar "Washington Quarter" (Dr. Sally Ride)?
It weighs 5.67 g and measures 24.26 mm across and 1.75 mm thick (copper-nickel clad copper).
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