Quarter · 2021
2021 Quarter Value
A 2021 quarter is worth $0.26 to $1.17 in circulated condition, depending on its mint mark and wear.
Prices updated:
About the 2021 quarter
The 2021 quarter is a regular circulation issue, struck in copper-nickel clad copper, weighing 5.67 g, 24.26 mm across, from a design by William Cousins. It was struck at Denver, Philadelphia — 1,937,400,000 coins in all.
For scale, 2021 mintage was 25% lower than in 2022, when 2,567,600,000 were struck.
Philadelphia made the fewest at 842,000,000, against 1,095,400,000 from Denver.
Value chart by grade
| Design | Mint mark | Mintage | G | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crossing the Delaware | D | 791,400,000791.4M | $0.27 | $0.30 | $0.31 | $0.32 | $0.41 | $0.41 | $1.08 |
| Crossing the Delaware | No mint mark | 681,600,000681.6M | $0.27 | $0.27 | $0.28 | $0.28 | $0.48 | $0.48 | $1.16 |
| Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site, Alabama | D | 304,000,000304M | $0.26 | $0.26 | $0.26 | $0.28 | $0.69 | $0.69 | $1.11 |
| Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site, Alabama | No mint mark | 160,400,000160.4M | $0.26 | $0.26 | $0.26 | $0.46 | $0.51 | $0.51 | $1.17 |
What the grades mean
Grades run G to UNC, then MS60–MS70, where most value sits. How coin grading works →
How to identify your 2021 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 3 collector versions of the 2021 2021 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.
| Design | Format | Mint | Mintage | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site, Alabama | Proof | S | —— | $4.02 |
| Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site, Alabama | Circulation quality | S | —— | $1.16 |
| Crossing the Delaware | Proof | S | —— | $4.85 |
What to do with your 2021 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 1,937,400,000 and a best circulated value of $1.17, 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" (Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site, Alabama)
- Composition
- Copper-nickel clad copper
- Weight
- 5.67 g
- Diameter
- 24.26 mm
- Thickness
- 1.75 mm
- Edge
- Reeded
- Designer
- William Cousins
- Mints
- United States Mint of Philadelphia, United States Mint of Denver, United States Mint of San Francisco (collector issues only)
¼ Dollar "Washington Quarter" (Crossing the Delaware)
- 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 2021 quarter worth?
A circulated 2021 quarter is worth $0.26 to $1.17 depending on condition and mint mark.
How many 2021 quarters were made?
About 1,937,400,000 in total spread across 2 designs — Denver 1,095,400,000, Philadelphia 842,000,000.
How many different 2021 quarters are there?
2 designs were issued in 2021: Crossing the Delaware, Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site, Alabama. Each was struck at Philadelphia and Denver, so a complete set of circulation coins is 4 pieces.
Are there rare 2021 quarter varieties?
No varieties are catalogued for this date.
What is the S quarter from 2021?
An S mint mark on a 2021 quarter means a collector coin from San Francisco — 3 proof and special-finish versions were sold in sets rather than released into circulation. They are not found in change.
Should I get my 2021 quarter graded?
Grading costs roughly $50–100 per coin. For this date the best circulated examples guide at $1.17, from a mintage of 1,937,400,000 — the fee is many times what the coin returns, so keep it raw unless you suspect a genuine error.
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