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George Washington quarter goes into circulation

The Washington quarter is the present quarter dollar or 25-cent piece issued by the United States Mint.

The Washington quarter is the present quarter dollar or 25-cent piece issued by the United States Mint. The coin was first struck in 1932; the original version was designed by sculptor John Flanagan.

As the United States prepared to celebrate the 1932 bicentennial of the birth of its first president, George Washington, members of the bicentennial committee established by Congress sought a Washington half dollar. They wanted to displace for that year only the regular issue Walking Liberty half dollar; instead Congress permanently replaced the Standing Liberty quarter, requiring that a depiction of Washington appear on the obverse of the new coin. The committee had engaged sculptor Laura Gardin Fraser to design a commemorative medal, and wanted her to adapt her design for the quarter.

Historical Significance

The Washington quarter is the present quarter dollar or 25-cent piece issued by the United States Mint.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happened on August 1, 1932?
The Washington quarter is the present quarter dollar or 25-cent piece issued by the United States Mint. The coin was first struck in 1932; the original version was designed by sculptor John Flanagan. As the United States prepared to celebrate the 1932 bicentennial of the birth of its first president, George Washington, members of the bicentennial committee established by Congress sought a Washington half dollar.
Why is George Washington quarter goes into circulation significant?
The Washington quarter is the present quarter dollar or 25-cent piece issued by the United States Mint.

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