¼ Dollar "Washington Quarter" (California)
United States · 2005 · Base Metal
Specifications
| Years | 2005 |
| 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, Don Everhart, Alfred Maletsky |
| Series | United States Mint's 50 State Quarters Program |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coins |
Catalog data via Numista, where photos and mintage details are available.
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
Naturalist and conservationist John Muir admiring Yosemite Valley's monolithic granite headwall and a soaring California condor with the date below
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" (California) made of silver or gold?
No — the ¼ Dollar "Washington Quarter" (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" (California) minted?
The ¼ Dollar "Washington Quarter" (California) was issued 2005.
Who designed the ¼ Dollar "Washington Quarter" (California)?
The ¼ Dollar "Washington Quarter" (California) was designed by John Flanagan, William Cousins, Don Everhart, Alfred Maletsky.
How big is a ¼ Dollar "Washington Quarter" (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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