¼ Dollar "Washington Quarter" (New York)
United States · 2001 · Base Metal
Specifications
| Years | 2001 |
| 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, Alfred Maletsky, Daniel Carr |
| 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".
Reverse
The Statue of Liberty against a map of the state displaying a line tracing the Hudson River and the route of the Erie Canal is accompanied with the state's name ("NEW YORK"), the date of its admission into Union ("1788"), the words ("GATEWAY TO FREEDOM"), 11 stars, signifying the fact that New York was the 11th state to ratify the Constitution, and the motto "E PLURIBUS UNUM", designed by Daniel Carr.
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" (New York) made of silver or gold?
No — the ¼ Dollar "Washington Quarter" (New York) 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" (New York) minted?
The ¼ Dollar "Washington Quarter" (New York) was issued 2001.
Who designed the ¼ Dollar "Washington Quarter" (New York)?
The ¼ Dollar "Washington Quarter" (New York) was designed by John Flanagan, William Cousins, Alfred Maletsky, Daniel Carr.
How big is a ¼ Dollar "Washington Quarter" (New York)?
It weighs 5.67 g and measures 24.26 mm across and 1.75 mm thick (copper-nickel clad copper).
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