Ever thought about whether that random pocket change could make you a Rare millionaire? Well, you might want to check out your coin jar, because some quarters are worth millions. The U.S. Mint’s 50 State Quarters Program (1999-2008) produced some of the most collectible coins in modern history.
While most are worth just 25 cents, a few rare ones are fetching jaw-dropping prices. Let us look at the top 5 state quarters a person can still find while going out and about. Who knows? Maybe one will make you an instant millionaire.
1999 Delaware Quarter
The 1999 Delaware quarter had the privilege of being the first coin issued under the 50 State Quarters Program.
- Design: They tell the story of Caesar Rodney’s ride urging Delaware to ratify the Constitution and become the first state to do so.
- Condition: there are a few rare off-center or double-die quarters that are highly valuable.
- Price: some of these have fetched upwards of $6.7 million in the auction room.
- A “golden ticket” appears if you can ever come across any depicting uniqueness in your Delaware quarter at the minting time.
2004 Wisconsin Extra Leaf Quarter
The fame of the 2004 Wisconsin Quarter is largely due to its departmental farming arrangement depicting a cow, cheese, and corn.
- Unique Error: Some have an extra leaf that points either upwards or downwards off the ear of corn.
- Demand among Collectors: The variations were excellent and very much sought after.
- Price Tag: a sale worth more than $1,500 per piece was recorded, and even more for gem uncirculated pieces for certain varieties.
Who could have guessed that an inconspicuous little leaf for such a tiny change could render a quarter to a future??
2005 Minnesota Quarter
The 2005 Minnesota Quarter showcases the state’s natural beauty with a loon on the lake.
- Error details: These quarters were struck with a double-die error, causing at least parts of the design to appear slightly blurred or replicated.
- MARKET PRICE: These rare coins can fetch anywhere from $100 to somewhere in the $6,000 range depending on their condition.
- If you notice doubling in your Minnesota quarter, it may be a valuable collector’s item.
The Alaska quarter is representative of wildlife in the state; a grizzly bear catching a salmon is the main motif of the quarter.
- Hidden rarity: proof coins of this quarter were accidentally released into circulation.
- How to distinguish it: turned over, the reverse side will seem almost mirror-like, and the details will appear shaper than the regular coins
Put $500-$1000 value for a good specimen of this proof quarter
If you see some extra shinny Alaska quarter in your pocket change, you may have one in hand.
New Hampshire quarter-2000
The quarter celebrates an extraordinary natural phenomenon, the Old Man of the Mountain, which succumbed to history in 2003.
Rare Finds: Some proof versions of this quarter accidentally made their way into circulation
Value: A fine specimen may be worth up to $500.
If you forgot to check your coins for this piece of history, it will really not matter. It is not one of the most valuable quarters.
FAQS:
How can I tell if my quarter is of value?
Look for minting errors, extra details, or proof versions with a mirror-like finish.
Why is this 1999 Delaware Quarter so valuable?
Error types that are rare, such as double dies, have brought prices as high as $6.7 million.
What is the extra leaf error on the 2004 Wisconsin Quarter?
An extra leaf is present on the corn for some quarters and these are worth quite a bit.
Where can I sell rare state quarters?
You can sell through auction houses, online auctions, and numismatic marketplaces.