All proof state quarters have been struck at the San Francisco Mint and carry the “S” mint mark. The US Mint has produced proof State Quarters in their standard “clad” composition of 91.67% copper and 8.33% nickel.
When did the San Francisco Mint stop making circulating coins?
The “S” Mint mark was used on San Francisco coins until 1975, although production in San Francisco was suspended between 1955 and 1965. San Francisco made cents for circulation from 1968 through 1974, nickels from 1968 through 1970, and dimes in 1975.
Does the San Francisco Mint still produce coins?
The United States Mint at San Francisco plays an important role in our nation’s coinage. Although it does not currently produce circulating coins, it mints: Clad and silver proof coin sets. Commemorative coins as authorized by Congress.
Which mints made state quarters?
In total, the US Mint produced 34,797,600,000 state quarters. Virginia tops the list for the state with the most state quarters while Oklahoma is at the bottom.
What are Proof State Quarters Worth?
Clad Proof State Quarters are 91.67% copper and 8.33% nickel, and have a real-world value of about $1.75 each.
Are San Francisco mint coins worth anything?
Coin Value: US San Francisco Mint, Philadelphia Mint. These nice tokens (they are not coins) were sold as souvenirs to mint visitors. Typical retail prices today reach $20 US dollars when the token is in superb condition, but much less if worn or damaged.
Is the San Francisco Mint quarter in circulation?
The San Francisco Mint strikes quarter dollars in circulation quality, but not for circulation. They are offered at a premium above face value by the U.S. Mint as a numismatic product, for coin collectors. Original images courtesy of GreatCollections.
Where did the San Francisco State quarter come from?
I just did a bit of poking around and found that the only quarters that came from San Francisco are the proof coins for sets. I imagine that this one was part of a set and either someone was hard up for cash or the set was given to a kid who opened it because he wanted to get a can of soda. Sadly, it’s not in proof condition anymore.
What’s the mintage of the US state quarter?
State Quarter Mintage Over the course of the entire series, the United States Mint produced more than 34 billion State Quarters for circulation. The number of coins produced for each issue varied widely. The Virginia Quarter had the highest overall mintage with more than 1.5 billion produced.
When did the San Francisco Mint stop making coins?
From 1975 to 2012, the San Francisco Mint has been used only for proof coinage, with the exception of the Susan B. Anthony dollar from 1979–81 and a portion of the mintage of cents in the early 1980s.