Facts about Quarters

Facts About Quarters

Today is a great day to be thankful and count all your blessings!! We have so much to be grateful for in this life; sometimes, we overlook all the blessings surrounding us. So, take a moment and just look around and see how much you have to be thankful for.

We are on the letter Qq of the gratitude alphabet. 

Q is for a quarter! 

What are you thankful for that begins with the letter Q?

I'm grateful for the quarters! I enjoy collecting quarters in a plastic teddy bear bank for my kids. Once the bank is full, my children and I count the quarters and put them into coin wrappers. Then we take them to the bank and exchange them for paper money. They split the money evenly between the two of them and use it for shopping.

The first quarter created by the U.S. Mint was in 1796, marking an important milestone in American currency history. These quarters were crafted from silver, and their design remained consistent for over a century. From 1796 to 1930, the front (obverse) of the quarter showcased the elegant portrayal of the Goddess of Liberty, while the back (reverse) depicted an eagle in flight. This enduring design symbolized the core values and aspirations of the United States during that period.

 

How many quarters does it take to make $10.00?

 

Facts about quarters:

1. One coin that is worth twenty-five (25) cents is called a quarter. It takes four quarters to make one dollar ($1.00).

2. In 1932, the United States Mint made the decision to replace the image of the Goddess of Liberty with a bust of George Washington on the quarter. This change marked a significant shift in the design of the coin. George Washington's bust has been a consistent feature on the obverse side of the quarter from 1932 to the current year, 2021. The reverse side of the quarter has undergone various changes and has featured different designs over the years, one of which includes the depiction of an eagle. This alteration in the design of the quarter reflects the evolution of the coin's imagery and its historical significance.

3. In 1965, due to the increasing price of silver, the U.S. Mint made the decision to stop producing quarters with silver content. As a result, quarters minted after 1965 consist of a composition of 75% copper and 25% nickel.

4. From 1999 to 2008, the United States Mint implemented the 50 State Quarters Program to commemorate each of the fifty states. As part of this initiative, a unique design was created for the reverse side of each quarter, representing the individual characteristics and history of each state. This program aimed to promote awareness and appreciation of the nation's diverse cultural heritage and history.

5. In 2009, the United States Mint issued an additional series of quarters featuring designs that paid tribute to several U.S. territories. These territories included Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, Guam, the Virgin Islands, American Samoa, and the Northern Mariana Islands. Each quarter featured a unique design representing the culture, history, or natural landmarks of the respective territory.

6. From January to April 2021, the United States Mint successfully minted approximately 758 million quarters. This significant production volume is a noteworthy achievement for the mint.

 

Books about quarters/money:

1. The Coin Counting Book by Rozanne Williams

2. The History of Money: by Martin Jenkins

3. The Berenstain Bears' Dollars and Sense by Stan Berenstain

4. Money for Beginners by Eddie Reynolds

Parents ensure books are child-friendly before reading them to their/children.

Get a printable quarter coloring worksheet here: 

 

 

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