Washington Quarter

The Washington quarter is a 25-cent coin that was minted by the United States from 1932 to 1964. The coin features a profile of George Washington on the obverse side, facing left, with the word "LIBERTY" above and the motto "IN GOD WE TRUST" below. The reverse side features an eagle with wings spread, perched on a bundle of arrows and an olive branch, along with the words "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" and "QUARTER DOLLAR." From 1932 to 1964, the Washington quarter was made of 90% silver and 10% copper, with a weight of 6.25 grams and a diameter of 24.3 millimeters. The coin was introduced to commemorate the 200th anniversary of George Washington's birth and was intended to replace the Standing Liberty quarter, which had faced criticism for its perceived lack of clothing on Liberty. The Washington quarter quickly became a popular coin among collectors and the public alike, and its design has remained largely unchanged to this day. While the silver composition of the coin was discontinued in 1965 due to rising silver prices, the Washington quarter remains a beloved coin among collectors and a staple of American numismatics.