1967 Washington Quarter Value: A Complete Guide

Do you have a 1967 Washington quarter and wonder what it's worth? You're in the right place. While Washington quarters aren't rare, they hold historical significance as they honor our nation's first president, George Washington.

The 1967 quarter is a copper-clad coin with a copper core and an outer layer made of 75% copper and 25% nickel. It weighs 5.67 grams and has a diameter of 24.30 millimeters with a reeded edge.

Since the 1967 quarter lacks a mint mark, it’s impossible to determine its origin from Philadelphia, Denver, or San Francisco. However, the large number of 1967 quarters minted during the coin shortage makes these quarters not rare and readily available.

As a result, the 1967 quarter is typically worth around $0.30 in circulated condition. In better grades, such as About Uncirculated, they can range from $0.40 to $0.85. Even coins in mint state aren’t exceptionally valuable. A quarter graded MS61 may be worth around $2.50, but that value can skyrocket to $6,250 for deep cameos and ultra-cameos with frosted surfaces.

Due to the ongoing coin shortage, the U.S. Mint did not issue standard proof coins in 1967. Instead, it released a special three-coin set containing a quarter, nickel, and dime. Only 1,863,344 of these special mint sets were produced. These coins were meant for collectors and feature a matte finish with frosted surfaces.

A Washington quarter from the special set, graded PF60, may be worth about $2.50, but coins graded MS69 can reach up to $150.

The 1967 quarter is also known for several minting errors that can significantly increase its value, especially in mint state. Here are some of the most valuable errors:

1967 Struck on Nickel Planchet Quarter Error

Some 1967 quarters were struck on five-cent nickel planchets. Since these planchets were smaller than a quarter, a portion of the coin is missing. This error is worth around $130 to $160.

1967 Struck-on Copper Quarter Error

This error occurred when a Type II planchet was struck using a 1967 quarter die. The result is a coin missing part of the rim, with a smooth edge and reddish-brown hue. This rare error is worth between $90 and $150, depending on condition.

1967 Struck on 10-cent Dime Planchet Quarter Error

A dime planchet was mistakenly struck with a quarter die, causing part of the coin to be missing, including Washington’s portrait. This error isn’t highly sought after due to the large portion of the coin that’s missing but can still fetch around $100.

Off-Center Strikes

Off-center strikes occur when the die strikes the planchet off-center. This results in one edge being smooth and the design appearing less centered. Most off-center strikes are minor, with a deviation of 20 to 30%.

1967 Quarter Clip Error

The 1967 quarter series also features curved clipped errors. These happen when the planchet is struck twice by the cutting machine, resulting in a portion of the coin being clipped. These error coins can fetch as much as $400.