State Quarters Worth Money (1999–2008)
Quick answer: Circulated state quarters are worth face value. The money is in errors: 2004-D Wisconsin Extra Leaf ($50–$400), 2005-P Minnesota extra tree ($25–$150), and dramatic mint errors.
The 50 State Quarters program (1999–2008) got 140 million Americans checking their change — and billions of quarters minted means the ordinary ones will never be rare. Honest answer: a circulated state quarter is worth 25 cents.
The exceptions are die varieties and errors, and some are seriously valuable. The famous 2004-D Wisconsin "Extra Leaf" quarters (an extra leaf on the corn, high or low) were discovered in Tucson rolls and still bring $50–$400. High-grade early issues also carry premiums from registry collectors.
Key dates worth serious money
2004-D Wisconsin Extra Leaf High
$150 – $400
2004-D Wisconsin Extra Leaf Low
$50 – $250
1999-P Connecticut broadstruck
$25 – $100
Any state, struck off-center 50%
$100 – $300
The story behind the coin
Launched in 1999, the program rotated five new reverse designs a year for ten years and is credited with creating more new collectors than any event in numismatic history. The Mint later repeated the formula with national parks (America the Beautiful) and American Women quarters.
Frequently asked questions
Which state quarters should I check?
2004-D Wisconsin (extra corn leaf), 2005-P Minnesota (extra tree by the state outline), 1999-P Delaware (die crack from the horse’s mouth). A magnifier helps.
Are 1999 quarters valuable?
First-year issues in pristine uncirculated grades carry modest premiums, and 1999 silver proofs are the priciest of the program ($20–$40).
Do silver state quarters exist?
Yes — San Francisco struck 90% silver proofs for collector sets every year, worth $5–$15 each depending on silver prices.
My quarter is gold colored — is it rare?
Almost certainly plated by someone after leaving the mint, or toned. Plating adds no value; a wrong-planchet error (struck on a dollar blank) is heavier and needs authentication.
Related value guides
Bicentennial Quarter Value (1776–1976)
Silver Quarter Value (Pre-1965)
Sacagawea Dollar Value (2000–Present)
Values shown are typical retail ranges for the grades described, based on recent dealer and auction pricing. Markets move; exact value depends on grade, variety and eye appeal. This guide is informational and not a formal appraisal.