1936 Washington Quarter

The 1936 Washington Quarter had a massive mintage of 41.3 million coins struck at the Philadelphia Mint. This was one of the highest mintages of the Washington Quarters struck during the 1930s. The 1936 Washington Quarter is relatively easy to find in all grades, ranging from circulated coins to Mint State, and is a valuable and attractive coin to add to any George Washington Quarter series collection. This easily obtainable coin makes for an attractive and valuable coin for the novice or experienced collector.

History of the 1936 Washington Quarter

The 1936 Washington Quarter is a common coin, as common as the 1935 Washington Quarter. This coin is usually well-struck and has a beautiful pure white luster. It was designed by John Flanagan to commemorate the 200th anniversary of George Washington’s day of birth. Washington’s portrait can be found on the obverse of the coin, and the bald eagle with its wings wide on the reverse. During the 1960s and 1970s, many of these coins were found in their original rolls with a high percentage of Gems.