Those State Quarters You Used To Collect Could Now Be Worth Much More Than 25 Cents
Remember those state quarters from years ago? If I remember correctly they released about 5 a year for 10 years and you were supposed to collect them all? I know…
SAN FRANCISCO – MARCH 23: A U.S. Mint 50 state quarter proof set is seen on display at the U.S. Mint March 23, 2004 in San Francisco, California. The San Francisco Mint opened in 1937 and is the only mint devoted to producing the only traditional annual sets of highly polished proof coin sets made of both copper-nickel clad and silver.
(Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)Remember those state quarters from years ago? If I remember correctly they released about 5 a year for 10 years and you were supposed to collect them all? I know I started it in elementary school and has a map with slots to put them in. I think I kept up for a few years but I know I never finished the collection. Like the Beanie Baby trend, we were told if we collected them and kept them in good condition their value would appreciate. Did that hold true for the quarters? It didn't really for the popular TY toys. The good news is that yes those state quarters if kept in mint condition are worth more than their initial value of 25 cents. But you aren't going to get rich off of them either.
What are those collectible quarters worth?
According to KRON News, if the quarter is in mint condition, you’ll get at least $1 for it. With some fetching up to $55. So what makes some worth more than others? It's not the collectability but the silver they were made with. These particular quarters were made in three different mints across the country- Denver, Philadelphia, and San Francisco. These quarters are marked with a D, P, and S signifying where they were minted. You'll want to see the S on your quarter. KRON News says these are the ones with the highest value as they are made of 90% silver. Their value is fluid based on the current price of silver in the market.
A Pennsylvania S quarter could get you as much as $55. The average you're looking at is around $7 or $8. While that's not a lot of money, it's a pretty good return on investment. If you were a better collector than me and have a full set of the coins? You could get around $1,500 for it. That's not a bad amount for $12.50 of quarters. Next time I'm at my parents' house I'll be digging around the closet to see if I can find any of these quarters. Maybe I can at least find enough for a decent meal or bottle of wine!
Want to know what specific coins are worth? Here's a chart from CoinTrackers where you can see a breakdown of each of the versions' state quarters and what they are worth.
These Are The Wealthiest Towns In North Carolina
Let's face it we aren't Silicon Valley or the Upper East Side of Manhattan. But that doesn't mean there isn't money in North Carolina. And with the lower cost of living here than in other areas, it can be easier to gain and maintain wealth. Just look at some of the most expensive homes for sale just in Charlotte. There are some high price tags. And the rich, well they tend to hang out with other wealthy individuals. The Oxford Dictionary defines wealth as "an abundance of valuable possessions or money". I typically think of wealth as the type of money that spans generations. Regardless the wealthiest towns in North Carolina are those with the highest median household income and home values. Our friends over at Suburbs101.com compiled a list of the 9 Wealthiest Towns in North Carolina. Some of these I'd classify more as suburbs but you still get the point.
Below you will find a list of the wealthiest towns and suburbs as reported by Suburbs101.com. The information presented in this article is based on data from the US Census American Community Survey and the rankings are based on median household income. You can read their full study here.
9. Davidson, NC
Median Household Income: $141,845
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 75%
Median Home Value: $487,000
8. Bartons Creek, NC
Median Household Income: $150,735
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 70.7%
Median Home Value: $499,600
7. Walnut Creek, NC
Median Household Income: $150,938
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 71.6%
Median Home Value: $394,800
6. Weddington, NC
Median Household Income: $152,377
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 64.8%
Median Home Value: $549,200
5. Sandy Ridge, NC
Median Household Income: $153,893
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 61.50%
Median Home Value: Not provided
4. Center Grove, NC
Median Household Income: $1574,107
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 57.9%
Median Home Value: $408,700
3. Biltmore Forest, NC
Median Household Income: $173,750
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 83.1%
Median Home Value: $1,074,500
2. New Light, NC
Median Household Income: $184,385
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 62%
Median Home Value: $467,100
1. Marvin, NC
Median Household Income: $221,350
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 76.4%
Median Home Value: $686,600
