Astonishingly, some of these coins are now worth nearly $20,000, making them more valuable than their weight in gold.
In 1976, the United States Mint issued a special quarter to celebrate the nation’s bicentennial.
The obverse retained the familiar profile of George Washington but included the dual date "1776-1976" to mark the bicentennial year.
While millions of Bicentennial Quarters were produced, the significant value lies in specific rare variants and errors.
These rare pieces have garnered significant attention and value among numismatists.
Most Bicentennial Quarters were struck in a copper-nickel clad composition.
These silver versions are considerably more valuable than their common counterparts due to their limited mintage and precious metal content.