¼ Dollar "Washington Quarter" (Georgia)
United States · 1999 · Base Metal
Specifications
| Years | 1999 |
| 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 | John Flanagan, William Cousins, Thomas James Ferrell |
| Series | United States Mint's 50 State Quarters Program |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coins |
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Design
Obverse
The portrait in left profile of George Washington, the first President of the United States from 1789 to 1797, is accompanied with the motto "IN GOD WE TRUST" and the lettering "LIBERTY" and it is surrounded with the face value and the inscription "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA", engravers' initials on neck truncation.
Reverse
A peach against the state's geographical outline is accompanied with two Live Oak sprigs paying homage to the official state tree, the state's name ("GEORGIA"), the date of its admission into Union ("1788"), its motto "WISDOM JUSTICE MODERATION" on a hanging banner, the motto "E PLURIBUS UNUM" at the bottom and engraver's initials to the right.
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" (Georgia) made of silver or gold?
No — the ¼ Dollar "Washington Quarter" (Georgia) 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" (Georgia) minted?
The ¼ Dollar "Washington Quarter" (Georgia) was issued 1999.
Who designed the ¼ Dollar "Washington Quarter" (Georgia)?
The ¼ Dollar "Washington Quarter" (Georgia) was designed by John Flanagan, William Cousins, Thomas James Ferrell.
How big is a ¼ Dollar "Washington Quarter" (Georgia)?
It weighs 5.67 g and measures 24.26 mm across and 1.75 mm thick (copper-nickel clad copper).
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