West Point Mint
What does the W mark on my coin mean? It means that the coin was minted at the West Point Mint in New York. D stands for the Denver Mint, P stands for the Philadelphia Mint and “S” stands for the San Francisco Mint.
What US coins have W mint mark?
In 2019, the “W” mint mark appeared for the first time on a circulating coin. The West Point Mint produced 10 million quarters in the 2019 America the Beautiful Quarters Program….After that, they produced “S” circulating coins from:
- 1968-1974: cents.
- 1968-1970: nickels.
- 1979-1981: dollars.
How many W quarters have been found?
In total, 10 million quarters, two million of each America the Beautiful Quarter, bearing the “W” mint mark will be mixed into circulation for lucky change holders everywhere to seek out. The 2019 W-Quarters mark the first time that circulating coinage struck at West Point Mint has received a “W” mint mark.
Where do you find the W mint mark on a US coin?
The “W” mintmark, below “IN GOD WE TRUST”, shows that this rare and valuable coin was struck at the West Point Mint. Hover t In total, a maximum of only 10 million West Point Mint quarters will reach circulation, or about one coin for every 33 U.S. citizens.
Why do West Point quarters have a W mint mark?
But what IS noteworthy is that the quarters issued from West Point this year will bear a “W” mint mark! It’s part of a new, ongoing effort to get the general public interested in our nation’s coins, and attract a new wave of collectors into the hobby.
What does a mint mark on a coin mean?
Mint Mark of the U.S. Mint. San Francisco, CA. A mintmark is a small mark stamped into a coin as it is being made to identify at which mint it was produced.
Where are the s and W coins made?
Typically, circulating coins are made in Philadelphia or Denver. The two other mint marks currently in use are an “S” for coins struck in San Francisco and a “W” for coins produced at West Point.
