Quarter · 2012
2012 Quarter Value
A 2012 quarter is worth $0.26 to $1.06 in circulated condition, depending on its mint mark and wear.
Prices updated:
About the 2012 quarter
The 2012 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 — 568,806,000 coins in all.
For scale, 2012 mintage was 78% lower than in 2022, when 2,567,600,000 were struck.
Philadelphia made the fewest at 254,200,000, against 314,606,000 from Denver.
Value chart by grade
| Design | Mint mark | Mintage | G | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denali National Park and Preserve, Alaska | D | 166,600,000166.6M | $0.27 | $0.27 | $0.28 | $0.46 | $0.56 | $0.56 | $1.02 |
| Denali National Park and Preserve, Alaska | No mint mark | 135,400,000135.4M | $0.26 | $0.26 | $0.29 | $0.57 | $0.57 | $0.57 | $1.02 |
| Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii | D | 78,600,00078.6M | $0.27 | $0.32 | $0.32 | $0.36 | $0.58 | $0.59 | $1.05 |
| Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii | No mint mark | 46,200,00046.2M | $0.26 | $0.26 | $0.27 | $0.29 | $0.40 | $0.40 | $1.05 |
| El Yunque National Forest, Puerto Rico | D | 25,800,00025.8M | — | — | $0.30 | $0.30 | $0.41 | $1.01 | $1.05 |
| El Yunque National Forest, Puerto Rico | No mint mark | 25,800,00025.8M | $0.27 | $0.29 | $0.30 | $0.53 | $0.67 | $0.80 | $1.05 |
| Acadia National Park, Maine | No mint mark | 24,800,00024.8M | — | $0.37 | $0.52 | $0.52 | $0.58 | $0.58 | $1.06 |
| Chaco Culture National Historical Park, New Mexico | D | 22,000,00022M | — | — | $0.29 | $0.29 | $0.39 | $0.87 | $1.05 |
| Chaco Culture National Historical Park, New Mexico | No mint mark | 22,000,00022M | — | — | $0.27 | $0.33 | $0.74 | $0.74 | $1.05 |
| Acadia National Park, Maine | D | 21,606,00021.6M | — | — | $0.28 | $0.28 | $0.48 | $0.98 | $1.05 |
What the grades mean
Grades run G to UNC, then MS60–MS70, where most value sits. How coin grading works →
How to identify your 2012 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 10 collector versions of the 2012 2012 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 959,602.
| Design | Format | Mint | Mintage | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Yunque National Forest, Puerto Rico | Proof | S | 1,679,2401.7M | $4.31 |
| Denali National Park and Preserve, Alaska | Circulation Quality (not released for circulation) | S | 1,409,2201.4M | $1.61 |
| Acadia National Park, Maine | Circulation Quality (not released for circulation) | S | 1,409,1201.4M | $1.79 |
| Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii | Circulation Quality (not released for circulation) | S | 1,409,1201.4M | $1.74 |
| Chaco Culture National Historical Park, New Mexico | Proof | S | 1,389,0201.4M | $2.79 |
| El Yunque National Forest, Puerto Rico | Circulation Quality (not released for circulation) | S | 1,010,3611M | $1.80 |
| Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii | Proof | S | 962,447962K | $2.98 |
| Acadia National Park, Maine | Proof | S | 962,038962K | $3.00 |
| Chaco Culture National Historical Park, New Mexico | Circulation Quality (not released for circulation) | S | 960,049960K | $1.81 |
| Denali National Park and Preserve, Alaska | Proof | S | 959,602960K | $3.19 |
What to do with your 2012 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 568,806,000 and a best circulated value of $1.06, 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" (El Yunque National Forest, 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" (Chaco Culture National Historical Park, New Mexico)
- 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" (Acadia National Park, Maine)
- Composition
- Copper-nickel clad copper
- Weight
- 5.67 g
- Diameter
- 24.26 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" (Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii)
- 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" (Denali National Park and Preserve, Alaska)
- 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 2012 quarter worth?
A circulated 2012 quarter is worth $0.26 to $1.06 depending on condition and mint mark.
How many 2012 quarters were made?
About 568,806,000 in total spread across 5 designs — Denver 314,606,000, Philadelphia 254,200,000.
How many different 2012 quarters are there?
5 designs were issued in 2012: Acadia National Park, Maine, Chaco Culture National Historical Park, New Mexico, Denali National Park and Preserve, Alaska, El Yunque National Forest, Puerto Rico, Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii. Each was struck at Philadelphia and Denver, so a complete set of circulation coins is 10 pieces.
Are there rare 2012 quarter varieties?
No varieties are catalogued for this date.
What is the S quarter from 2012?
An S mint mark on a 2012 quarter means a collector coin from San Francisco — 10 proof and special-finish versions were sold in sets rather than released into circulation. The scarcest was struck in 959,602. They are not found in change.
Should I get my 2012 quarter graded?
Grading costs roughly $50–100 per coin. For this date the best circulated examples guide at $1.06, from a mintage of 568,806,000 — the fee is many times what the coin returns, so keep it raw unless you suspect a genuine error.
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