You may have a rare coin that’s better suited to be auctioned off or artfully displayed than used to wash your clothes. Taking that extra second could help you get rich.
50 State Quarters Between 1999 and 2008, a new state quarter was released every ten weeks. Each state’s quarter featured an image representing it, along with the year it
entered the United States Union or ratified the federal constitution. In 2000, Massachusetts, Maryland, South Carolina, New Hampshire and Virginia designs were minted.
Pro Tip: Did you know your pennies, two-dollar bills, or other rare coins and currency could command high prices at auction, too?
High-Value Quarters When it comes to value, coin condition is critical. Collectors love to see coins in mint or uncirculated state, designated by the abbreviation MS.
According to the Professional Coin Grading Service, here’s what five high-value quarters from the year 2000 went for at auction: Massachusetts 2000-P (Philadelphia mint) MS69: $3,760
Maryland 2000-P MS65: $1,495 South Carolina 2000-P MS69: $3,525 New Hampshire 2000-D (Denver mint) MS68: $633