Regular quarters from 2020 only have a value of $0.25. Average condition coins with a West Point mint mark can sell for $15 to $40. Rare 2020 quarters worth money with mint errors in top condition can reach a record price of $1500 to $3500.
| Parameter | Value |
| Nominal Value | $0.25 |
| Coin Weight | 5.67 grams |
| Metal Composition | Outer metal layer over core metal |
| Coin Diameter | 24.26 millimeters |
| Coin Thickness | 1.75 millimeters |
| Edge Type | Reeded |
National Park of American Samoa
This design shows fruit bats on the reverse side.
- Circulation value: $10 to $25
- MS65 coin price: $120
- MS67 market worth: $350
- Record price: $1100 for MS68 quality
Weir Farm National Historic Site
This design shows an artist painting outside in Connecticut.
- Circulation value: $8 to $20
- MS65 coin price: $95
- MS67 market worth: $280
- Record price: $900 for MS68 quality
Salt River Bay National Historical Park
This design shows a mangrove tree in the water.
- Circulation value: $12 to $30
- MS65 coin price: $110
- MS67 market worth: $320
- Record price: $1250 for MS68 quality
Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park
This design shows a person planting a tree.
- Circulation value: $10 to $22
- MS65 coin price: $105
- MS67 market worth: $290
- Record price: $1000 for MS68 quality
Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve
This design shows a butterfly flying over grass.
- Circulation value: $12 to $28
- MS65 coin price: $115
- MS67 market worth: $340
- Record price: $1350 for MS68 quality
Coin Grade Value Chart
| Coin Grade | Philadelphia P | Denver D | San Francisco S | West Point W |
| VG8 Very Good | $0.25 | $0.25 | $0.25 | $10.00 |
| VF20 Fine | $0.25 | $0.25 | $0.50 | $15.00 |
| AU50 About Uncirculated | $0.50 | $0.50 | $1.00 | $25.00 |
| MS63 Uncirculated | $1.50 | $1.20 | $2.50 | $45.00 |
| MS65 Choice Uncirculated | $8.00 | $6.00 | $12.00 | $110.00 |
| MS66 Gem Uncirculated | $18.00 | $15.00 | $25.00 | $180.00 |
| MS67 Superb Uncirculated | $45.00 | $35.00 | $60.00 | $340.00 |
| MS68 Rare Uncirculated | $220.00 | $180.00 | $250.00 | $1200.00 |
| PR69 Proof Choice | — | — | $15.00 | — |
| PR70 Proof Perfect | — | — | $55.00 | — |
High grade coins from Philadelphia and Denver also have good value. Severe scarcity exists in the MS68 category, having very few certified coins.
How to Grade a Quarter Yourself
Determining coin condition requires specific steps.
- Use coin-identifier.com
- Find bright light
- Check wear points
- Look for luster
- Inspect coin edges
Washington Hair Details
Hair lines above the ear show friction first. Daily pocket use rubs these lines flat. Clear hair lines mean high coin value. Smooth metal areas indicate a low grade. Each curl must be separate without blending.
Reverse High Points
Reverse details need careful inspection. Fruit bat wings on the Samoa coin lose skin texture quickly. Tallgrass Prairie butterfly wings lose small line details. Losing detail on these high points reduces the coin grade to AU50.
Original Metal Luster
Luster is the metal shine reflecting light. Uncirculated coins have a spinning wheel light effect under a lamp. Cleaned coins lose this shine completely. Dark coins without luster only have face value.
Mint Error Varieties
Production mistakes make coins very valuable.
Double Die Obverse
This error happens when the stamp hits the metal twice during die creation. Letters show a clear double line on the front side. Look closely at Liberty and In God We Trust inscriptions.
- MS65 error value: $250
- Record price: $850
Samoa Blind Bat Error
A die chip covers the bat eye on the reverse. This extra metal makes the bat look blind.
- Average price: $15
- MS65 value: $75
- Record price: $210
Samoa Drooling Bat Error
Another die chip appears near the bat mouth. This extra metal looks like liquid dripping down.
- Average price: $20
- MS65 value: $90
- Record price: $240
Salt River Bay Doubled Glass Error
Doubled details appear on the tree roots. This doubling looks like a reflection in a glass window.
- MS65 value: $180
- Record price: $620
Price Change Dynamics
High quality West Point coins show significant price changes.
2024 price: $220
2025 price: $290
2026 price: $410
This increase represents over 86% growth. Low grade coins do not show this dynamic. Common MS63 coins only increased by $0.15 over the same period. Investing in cheap coins without rare features does not bring profit.
Financial Risks and Preservation
Bad coin storage causes high value loss. Metal reactions damage coin surfaces easily.
Cleaning Loss Example
A collector cleaned a 2020-W Samoa MS67 coin with baking soda. Tiny scratches ruined the metal luster. Professional grading service PCGS labeled the coin as cleaned. Value fell from $350 to $12.
Plastic Damage Example
Another collector used cheap soft plastic holders. Chemical gases from the plastic damaged the metal. Green spots covered the coin surface. Value fell from $320 to $0.25.
Proper Storage Rules
Avoid touching coins with bare hands.
- Wear latex gloves
- Use inert capsules
- Keep rooms dry
- Avoid extreme heat
This prevents moisture damage inside the holder.
