US State Quarters (1999-2008)

Learn Geography and Start a New Hobby with a Collection of U.S. State Quarters

In 1999, the United States Mint introduced a new program to the masses, replacing the traditional bald eagle quarter with a highly detailed state quarter collection. Covering all 50 states with the unique 1999 to 2008 state quarter collection, the release helped increase interest in coin collecting and is still ongoing. Learn what to look for when browsing eBay state quarter listings and the long history of the special program.

How can I store a quarter collection?

As you browse through cheap state quarters for sale eBay, there are multiple ways the quarters may be stored and packaged. Uncirculated quarters are typically the most mint because they have not been used for any financial transactions. The quarters were either sold directly by the United States mint or through a third-party company. Individual quarters may be packaged in a protective coin case. The case would also include a label with details on the quarter and a possible quality grade. If you are looking for a complete 50 state quarter collection for sale, then you can purchase a quarter album. The album features slots for every state quarter. The slots are typically organized by the year the quarter was released, but others feature a map of the United States with spots for the coins.

Variant state quarters

You may be wondering how much is a 50 state quarter collection worth, but the true value depends on the quarter condition. The U.S. Mint has made numerous errors with some of the quarters. These, rare errors have resulted in a lot of higher prices for the fifty state commemorative quarters 1999 to 2008 value. One of the biggest examples of this comes from the Wisconsin state quarter. The quarter has different variations where the corn leaves point in various directions or are missing. There are also some Delaware quarters minted with "The First Stat" instead of the full word "State."

What other territories had special quarter releases?

By the end of 2008, the U.S. Mint had finally released all 50 states in the program. In 2009, it extended the designs by using various territories. Areas like Guam, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. Virgin Islands all got their own quarters. Many of these quarters are included in eBay listings with the State Quarters. They are often counted among a whole set completion, making the total 56 coins instead of the original 50 state quarters.