Is there a bicentennial dollar?

While you can buy silver bicentennial dollars individually, they are available in special, 3-piece uncirculated and proof sets that were assembled by the United States Mint. These sets include the 1776-1976 quarter and half dollar, which also display special bicentennial-themed designs.

How much is a 1974 $1 coin worth?

The standard 1974 silver dollar is worth around $15 each in MS 63 choice uncirculated condition. In MS 65 gem uncirculated condition the price rises to around $21. The 1974 proof silver dollar is worth around $16 in PR 65 condition.

How much is a 1776 to 1976 Bicentennial quarter worth?

The standard 1776-1976 clad quarters in circulated condition are only worth their face value of $0.25. These coins only sell for a premium in uncirculated condition. The 1776-1976 S proof quarter is worth around $5 in PR 65 condition.

Where are the Bicentennial coins still in circulation?

Since over 1.6 billion Bicentennial quarters were made between the Philadelphia and Denver United States Mint facilities, they are still occasionally found in circulation. Sometimes gem uncirculated specimens can be found in pocket change because somebody cashed in the coins they’ve been hoarding since 1976.

What is the value of a Bicentennial quarter?

Bicentennial Quarter Values and Prices Since circulated examples can be readily found in circulation, they are worth no more than face value. However, uncirculated coins and special edition coins made for collectors, are worth slightly more. *F.V. = Face Value

Where did the 1976 Bicentennial quarter come from?

Total mintages for business strike coins of the 1976 Bicentennial quarters comprised the following: 1776-1976 copper-nickel clad from Philadelphia (no mintmark): 809,784,016 1776-1976-D copper-nickel clad from Denver: 860,118,839 Three special edition coins were specifically marketed to coin collectors.

Why was there a shortage of Bicentennial coins?

Remember, the mint was under intense pressure to produce as many bicentennial coins as they possibly could due to the likelihood of hoarding. Therefore, they sacrificed quality to gain quantity.