Quarter · 2009
2009 Quarter Value
A 2009 quarter is worth $0.22 to $1.14 in circulated condition, depending on its mint mark and wear.
Prices updated:
About the 2009 quarter
The 2009 quarter is a regular circulation issue, struck in copper-nickel clad copper, weighing 5.67 g, 24.26 mm across, from a design by John Flanagan. It was struck at Denver, Philadelphia — 551,200,000 coins in all.
For scale, 2009 mintage was 79% lower than in 2022, when 2,567,600,000 were struck.
Philadelphia made the fewest at 261,800,000, against 289,400,000 from Denver.
Value chart by grade
| Design | Mint mark | Mintage | G | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puerto Rico | D | 86,000,00086M | $0.40 | $0.40 | $0.40 | $0.40 | $0.50 | $0.67 | $1.04 |
| Puerto Rico | No mint mark | 53,000,00053M | $0.28 | $0.57 | $0.58 | $0.58 | $0.81 | $0.87 | $1.02 |
| District of Columbia | No mint mark | 45,000,00045M | $0.22 | $0.22 | $0.36 | $0.36 | $0.58 | $0.73 | $1.04 |
| Guam | No mint mark | 45,000,00045M | $0.42 | $0.42 | $0.42 | $0.58 | $0.80 | $0.98 | $1.14 |
| District of Columbia | D | 42,600,00042.6M | $0.48 | $0.48 | $0.58 | $0.58 | $0.67 | $0.67 | $1.04 |
| Guam | D | 42,600,00042.6M | $0.38 | $0.39 | $0.39 | $0.46 | $0.79 | $0.92 | $1.02 |
| American Samoa | No mint mark | 42,600,00042.6M | — | $0.27 | $0.42 | $0.53 | $0.58 | $1.03 | $1.09 |
| U.S. Virgin Islands | D | 41,000,00041M | $0.29 | $0.37 | $0.43 | $0.46 | $0.77 | $0.77 | $1.08 |
| U.S. Virgin Islands | No mint mark | 41,000,00041M | $0.27 | $0.27 | $0.27 | $0.39 | $0.60 | $0.70 | $1.08 |
| American Samoa | D | 39,600,00039.6M | $0.34 | $0.40 | $0.44 | $0.44 | $0.71 | $0.72 | $1.04 |
| Northern Mariana Islands | D | 37,600,00037.6M | $0.27 | $0.32 | $0.33 | $0.33 | $0.72 | $1.01 | $1.04 |
| Northern Mariana Islands | No mint mark | 35,200,00035.2M | $0.36 | $0.36 | $0.36 | $0.37 | $0.89 | $0.89 | $1.07 |
What the grades mean
Grades run G to UNC, then MS60–MS70, where most value sits. How coin grading works →
How to identify your 2009 quarter
What if it has already been cleaned?
Still identifies the same — you lose the premium. Don't try to fix it.
Where is the mint mark
It sits on the obverse to the right of Washington's ponytail. No letter means Philadelphia — normal, not rare. What the letter means →
Proof and collector versions
Alongside the coins made for circulation, the Mint sold 18 collector versions of the 2009 2009 quarter — proofs and special finishes struck at San Francisco and sold directly in sets.These never entered circulation, so if your coin came out of a till or a jar it is not one of them. They carry an S mint mark and a mirror or satin finish that is obvious next to an ordinary coin. The scarcest was struck in 784,614.
| Design | Format | Mint | Mintage | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | Proof | S | 2,113,4782.1M | $2.66 |
| Puerto Rico | Proof | S | 2,113,4782.1M | $2.88 |
| Guam | Proof | S | 2,113,4782.1M | $2.90 |
| American Samoa | Proof | S | 2,113,4782.1M | $2.90 |
| U.S. Virgin Islands | Proof | S | 2,113,4782.1M | $2.90 |
| Northern Mariana Islands | Proof | S | 2,113,4782.1M | $2.98 |
| District of Columbia | Satin Finish | D | 784,614785K | $1.27 |
| District of Columbia | Satin Finish | P | 784,614785K | $1.27 |
| Puerto Rico | (fr) Satin Finish | D | 784,614785K | $1.97 |
| Puerto Rico | (fr) Satin Finish | P | 784,614785K | $1.27 |
| Guam | Satin Finish | D | 784,614785K | $1.97 |
| Guam | Satin Finish | P | 784,614785K | $1.27 |
| American Samoa | Satin Finish | D | 784,614785K | $1.97 |
| American Samoa | Satin Finish | P | 784,614785K | $1.27 |
| U.S. Virgin Islands | Satin Finish | D | 784,614785K | $1.98 |
| U.S. Virgin Islands | Satin Finish | P | 784,614785K | $1.58 |
| Northern Mariana Islands | Satin Finish | D | 784,614785K | $1.97 |
| Northern Mariana Islands | Satin Finish | P | 784,614785K | $1.27 |
What to do with your 2009 quarter
Don't clean it
Leave the surface alone — see the warning above.
Is it worth grading?
Grading costs roughly $50–100 per coin. Against a mintage of 551,200,000 and a best circulated value of $1.14, the fee is more than the coin returns. Keep it raw unless it is exceptional or you suspect a variety.
Where to sell
Dealer: fastest, pays least. Auction: best for coins worth $100+. eBay: most buyers, most fees.
Specifications
¼ Dollar "Washington Quarter" (District of Columbia)
- Composition
- Copper-nickel clad copper
- Weight
- 5.67 g
- Diameter
- 24.26 mm
- Thickness
- 1.75 mm
- Edge
- Reeded
- Designer
- John Flanagan
- Mints
- United States Mint of Philadelphia, United States Mint of Denver, United States Mint of San Francisco (collector issues only)
¼ Dollar "Washington Quarter" (Puerto Rico)
- Composition
- Copper-nickel clad copper
- Weight
- 5.67 g
- Diameter
- 24.26 mm
- Thickness
- 1.75 mm
- Edge
- Reeded
- Designer
- John Flanagan
- Mints
- United States Mint of Philadelphia, United States Mint of Denver, United States Mint of San Francisco (collector issues only)
¼ Dollar "Washington Quarter" (Guam)
- Composition
- Copper-nickel clad copper
- Weight
- 5.67 g
- Diameter
- 24.26 mm
- Thickness
- 1.75 mm
- Edge
- Reeded
- Designer
- John Flanagan
- Mints
- United States Mint of Philadelphia, United States Mint of Denver, United States Mint of San Francisco (collector issues only)
¼ Dollar "Washington Quarter" (American Samoa)
- Composition
- Copper-nickel clad copper
- Weight
- 5.67 g
- Diameter
- 24.26 mm
- Thickness
- 1.75 mm
- Edge
- Reeded
- Designer
- John Flanagan
- Mints
- United States Mint of Philadelphia, United States Mint of Denver, United States Mint of San Francisco (collector issues only)
¼ Dollar "Washington Quarter" (U.S. Virgin Islands)
- Composition
- Copper-nickel clad copper
- Weight
- 5.67 g
- Diameter
- 24.26 mm
- Thickness
- 1.75 mm
- Edge
- Reeded
- Designer
- John Flanagan
- Mints
- United States Mint of Philadelphia, United States Mint of Denver, United States Mint of San Francisco (collector issues only)
¼ Dollar "Washington Quarter" (Northern Mariana Islands)
- Composition
- Copper-nickel clad copper
- Weight
- 5.67 g
- Diameter
- 24.26 mm
- Thickness
- 1.75 mm
- Edge
- Reeded
- Designer
- John Flanagan
- Mints
- United States Mint of Philadelphia, United States Mint of Denver, United States Mint of San Francisco (collector issues only)
FAQ
How much is a 2009 quarter worth?
A circulated 2009 quarter is worth $0.22 to $1.14 depending on condition and mint mark.
How many 2009 quarters were made?
About 551,200,000 in total spread across 6 designs — Denver 289,400,000, Philadelphia 261,800,000.
How many different 2009 quarters are there?
6 designs were issued in 2009: American Samoa, District of Columbia, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands. Each was struck at Philadelphia and Denver, so a complete set of circulation coins is 12 pieces.
Are there rare 2009 quarter varieties?
No varieties are catalogued for this date.
What is the S quarter from 2009?
An S mint mark on a 2009 quarter means a collector coin from San Francisco — 18 proof and special-finish versions were sold in sets rather than released into circulation. The scarcest was struck in 784,614. They are not found in change.
Should I get my 2009 quarter graded?
Grading costs roughly $50–100 per coin. For this date the best circulated examples guide at $1.14, from a mintage of 551,200,000 — the fee is many times what the coin returns, so keep it raw unless you suspect a genuine error.
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