When was the Bicentennial quarter minted?

A unique feature of the Bicentennial Quarter is its dual date: 1776-1976. This was done to commemorate the 200 years from the signing of the Declaration of Independence to the bicentennial year. Interestingly, despite bearing the date 1976, these quarters were minted in 1975 and 1976, with no standard quarters produced in 1975.

How long did a Bicentennial quarter last?

Bicentennial quarters were made for 2 years and the U.S. Mint sold them in sets of other 1776-1976 Bicentennial coins. These collector sets of Bicentennial coins include the following: The 1976 half dollars and silver dollars can sometimes be bought from coin dealers, and may also be found at your local bank.

How many 1976 Bicentennial quarters were minted?

Mint Marks & Mintage The total mintage for 1976 Bicentennial Quarters across all mints was an impressive 1,685,804,975 coins, including the uncirculated and proofs coins struck in 1975 and 1976. You can spot the minting location of a coin by the mint mark present on the obverse next to Washington’s ponytail.