1936 Washington Silver Quarter

The Washington Quarter was introduced in 1932 to commemorate the 200th anniversary of George Washington's birth. From 1932 to 1964, these quarters were minted in 90% silver and 10% copper, making them valuable both numismatically and for their precious metal content. The 1936 issue was produced at three mints: Philadelphia (no mint mark), Denver (D), and San Francisco (S), with the Philadelphia mint producing over 41 million pieces. Washington Quarters are highly sought after by coin collectors, particularly those in better condition or from lower-mintage years. The series represents an important era in American coinage and remains one of the most collected coin series in United States numismatics. These coins appeal to both beginning collectors due to their accessibility and advanced collectors seeking high-grade examples or completing date and mint mark sets.