Who is on the penny nickel dime and quarter?
James Williams
Updated on April 09, 2026
Money: Faces on US Coins
| Denomination | Face on Coin |
|---|---|
| 1 cent penny | President Abraham Lincoln |
| 5 cent nickel | President Thomas Jefferson |
| 10 cent dime | President Franklin D. Roosevelt |
| 25 cent quarter | President George Washington |
What is on the front of a quarter coin?
The front (obverse) of the quarter pictures a left-facing profile of George Washington, the first President of the United States of America. This coin was minted in 1932; it was designed by John Flannagan. The front reads, “LIBERTY,” “IN GOD WE TRUST,” and the year the coin was minted.
Why is George Washington on the quarter?
The coin features a portrait of the first President of the United States, George Washington. Washington was born on February 22, 1732, and this coin was produced to commemorate the 200th anniversary of his birth.
How much is a quarter penny nickel dime worth?
The value of each coin is: A penny is worth 1 cent. A nickel is worth 5 cents. A dime is worth 10 cents. A quarter is worth 25 cents.
How much does a quarter dollar cost?
The quarter, short for quarter dollar, is a United States coin worth 25 cents, one-quarter of a dollar. It has a diameter of 0.955 inch (24.26 mm) and a thickness of 0.069 inch (1.75 mm). The coin sports the profile of George Washington on its obverse, and its reverse design has changed frequently.
Is there Silver in quarters?
A short history of US coins Before 1965, US quarters were made of 90 percent silver. After 1964, the quarter is just made of nickel and copper and worth just 25 cents. The US dime was also changed from 90 percent silver in 1964 to nickel and copper. So, older dimes are worth more than 10 cents.
