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8 State Quarters Now Worth More Than $500 Each

Keep your eyes peeled for these rare state quarters.

By Emily Caldwell

Edited by Sara Albertelli

Updated Jan. 11, 2026

The 11-year program, "the 50 State Quarter program," ran from 1999 to 2008, during which each state was given a specific quarter design. Most U.S. state quarters retain their original value of $0.25. Some exceptions, however, like errors, misprints, and those in pristine condition, could leave an individual state quarter valued at over $500. Some may even be worth thousands of dollars.

Before you cash in your coin jar at the bank, check to see if you have any of these state quarters hiding in your wallet or around the house. They might just help you earn extra income.

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1999-S Delaware quarter

Estimated worth: $500-$1000

Some versions of the 1999-S Delaware quarter may be worth over $500. The "S" on the quarter represents a mint mark from San Francisco. This quarter was made in the first year of the U.S. State Quarter Program. Some proof variations of this quarter in perfect condition are selling for over $1000 on auction sites.

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2005 Doubled Die Minnesota quarter

Estimated worth: $500-$700

Some versions of the 2005 Minnesota quarter were printed incorrectly with an extra tree (or partial tree) to the right of the state outline.

Certified high-grade variations of this quarter (MS-67 or higher) may be worth upwards of $500 to $700. Many of these coins exist, but finding one in pristine condition with the production flaw could be a valuable find.

2000 South Carolina quarter

Estimated worth: $500-$2,500

The popular 2000 South Carolina quarter was one of the first State quarters to be released. Some variations of this coin, with extra strikes or in pristine condition, may hold value over $500, with some recent eBay listings reaching $2,500.

Per Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS), a 2000-P 25C South Carolina (Regular Strike) had an auction record of over $3,000. This represents the value of the rarest MS69-condition South Carolina Quarter, though very few exist.

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2004-D Wisconsin "Extra Leaf" quarter

Estimated worth: $1,000

In 2004, some Wisconsin state quarters were printed with an extra leaf, which is an ear of corn (on the reverse side). Today, some coins in excellent condition with this error may be worth over $1,000. Some variations of this coin have the extra leaf printed low or high, indicating which way the extra leaf points on the coin.

2000 New Hampshire quarter

Estimated worth: $500

The 2000 New Hampshire quarter was printed in the second year of the U.S. state quarter program. This particular quarter was the ninth state quarter that had been released due to New Hampshire being the ninth to enter the statehood. The Mint had produced over 673 million of these coins, so most examples of this coin are not valuable. However, pristine versions could be worth over $500. One MS64 version sold for a record $2,128 last year.

1999-S New Jersey quarter

Estimated worth: $500

Some collectors seek the 1999-S New Jersey quarter, which holds value for high-grade examples of its proof version. This quarter, which has an "S" mark, represents a proof coin printed in San Francisco.

A scarce proof variation of this coin had a record auction selling price for $2,530, according to the PCGS. Most regular versions of this coin, however, do not hold much significant value.

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1999-P Connecticut Broadstruck quarter

Estimated worth: $4,362

The 1999-P Connecticut Broadstruck quarter is a rare mint error quarter with a broadstrike, making it valuable to quarter collectors. According to PCGS, truly rare experimental planchet error quarters from that year are worth over $4,000. The P represents that the coin was printed in Philadelphia.

2008-D Alaska state quarter

Estimated worth: $2,350

The 2008-D Alaska state quarter was printed in many varieties. In January of 2017, a 2008-D Alaska state quarter in pristine, MS69 condition auctioned for over $2,000. This was an exceptionally rare version, and typical uncirculated 2008-D quarters are worth a few dollars.

The quarter can be recognized by an image of a grizzly bear eating salmon on the reverse side.

Bottom line

Looking to eliminate some money stress by selling coins you might already have in your house? Before you cash out that spare change jar, take a closer look around your home for any of these eight state quarters known to have higher resale value due to rare errors or if they are in exceptional condition.

If you're unsure whether your quarters are valuable, you may want to bring them to a reputable local coin shop or coin dealer, where an expert can examine them, confirm authenticity, and help you understand what they might be worth on today's market.

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