Celebrating its 200th anniversary of independence in 1976, the United States released the Bicentennial Quarter. The special coin intended to celebrate the country’s bicentennial soon became sought after by collectors. Even though the vast majority of Bicentennial Quarters only have their face value, a chosen few have grown into fantastic rarities, earning tens of thousands … Read more
Every coin-collecting enthusiast can confirm that the world of coinage is full of delightful, unexpected and valuable pieces, and some of these are the quarters. The more popular Bicentennial Quarter, in particular, is among the rarest and has an example that was sold for nearly $90 million. This article slices into the interesting aspects of … Read more
In 1976, the United States Mint was involved in the production of a characteristic bicentennial quarter that celebrated the freedom of the United States of America. Little did they know that this coin would remain one of the most valuable and rare of all the American coins. The $500 million Bicentennial Quarter is more than … Read more
Regarding Rare Quarters, coin collecting is an entertaining sport that is awash with stories as well as surprises. People could not believe it when a Bicentennial Quarter Minted in 1976 was auctioned for almost $51 million. It can be said that such small pieces of metal are rather costly. This is evident in this one-of-a-kind … Read more