IT'S possible your quarter could be worth as much as several thousand if has enough silver content, as noted by one coin collector.
The Washington quarter has been in production since 1932.
For a few decades, they consisted of 90% silver and 10% copper.
The composition of the coins changed to about 92% copper and 8% nickel.
This was a result of a law passed in the 1960s that ended and excluded silver from being produced on quarters and dimes, as bullion prices continued to rise.
However, errors have occurred and you'll want to be on the lookout for some.
A coin collector, who goes by Bowers coins on TikTok, reveals what you need to look out for so you can spot one yourself.
Because the strikes of silver on quarters were supposed to end in 1965, you'll want to look for either that date on the Washington quarter or something beyond that.
But how do you determine if the quarter is made 90% out of silver anyways?
An easy way to do this is by weighing it.
"If your quarter weighs six grams that means it's 90% silver," Bowers coins said.
Or by eye, you could look at the rim.
If it does not feature a copper edge, it is made out of silver, according to Bowers coins.
According to U.S. Coins Guide, a 1965 quarter sold for more than $7,000 in a 2014 auction.
But Bowers coins said that any silver quarter could be worth $7,000 if it has a silver composition.
There are, of course, other Washington quarters out there that are quite valuable.
The most important date to look out for is 1932, as the D and S (San Francisco) pieces feature the lowest mintages in the series.
These quarters are worth around $200 in average condition, according to USA Coin Book.
Meanwhile, the 1932-D quarter is more valuable in higher grades, worth up to $13,909.
Another one is the 1936-D quarter, which is worth $24 on average.
However, it can go as high as $1,227 if in an MS 65 grade, according to USA Coin Book.
Also, a coin collector revealed a quarter from the state series that could be worth up to $6,000
To see if your spare change is worth anything, you can check eBay by searching the full name, selecting the "sold" listing and then toggling the search to "highest value."
This will give you an idea of how much the coin might be worth, because your pennies, half dollars, dimes and nickels, could be valuable too.
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