What is a 1776-1976 Bicentennial quarter?

The 1776-1976 bicentennial quarter’s history is less exciting than you would expect from that of a coin that commemorates America’s fight for independence. The coin is part of the George Washington series, which the mint coined from 1932 until 1998. It kept the original front side design with George’s Washington portal — only adding the dates.

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.

Do Washington quarters have a date '1776-1976' on them?

If you have a Washington quarter with the date "1776–1976" on it, it is a Bicentennial quarter. Bicentennial quarters were made to commemorate America's 200th birthday. They feature a special reverse design and the date "1776–1976" in honor of the occasion. Most Bicentennial quarters are worth at least $5 in Mint State.