The face value of the 1976 Washington quarter is 25 cents or 0.25 USD. It has a mass of 5.67 grams and a diameter of 24.3 mm.
Although the standard Washington quarter in 1976 was made of copper and nickel, there were special editions of the quarter that the U.S. Mint also made.
Please note that the 1976 Washington quarter was made in 1975 and 1976 bear two dates, which are 1776-1976. The reason is that 1976 marked the 200th birth of the United States.
How To Differentiate Between Clad And Silver 1976 Quarters? After the production was over, there were about 11 million silver quarters and 4 million silver proof quarters made in the U.S.
The first thing you should do is check the reed or edge of the coin. If you see a solid whitish or silvery color, then what you have in your hand is most likely a silver coin.
Another tip is to check the weight. Silver quarters with 6.25 grams of weight are heavier than copper-nickel quarters, which only have 5.7 grams.
Moreover, if you have an old coin, you’ll notice that silver quarters tarnish over time. This is not the case with copper-nickel quarters, which will be covered with copper tint instead.