1968 Quarter Value
A worn 1968 quarter is worth its face value, 25¢.
Uncirculated ones bring $1–3, and a certified MS65 brings $10–18.
Spend it, unless it looks brand new or matches one of the varieties below.
Value by mint mark
| Coin | Made | Worn | Uncirculated | MS65 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968-D | 101,534,000 | 25¢ (face) | 50¢–$2 | $7–12 |
| 1968 (no mint mark) | 220,731,500 | 25¢ (face) | $1–3 | $10–18 |
Worn means a coin with normal wear from circulation. Uncirculated means no wear at all (MS60 to MS63). MS65 is a certified, near-flawless coin. Prices tied to silver update with the live silver price.
Find the mint mark
Front of the coin, to the right of Washington's ponytail. Philadelphia added a P from 1980.
What it's made of
- Copper-nickel clad (outer layers 75% copper, 25% nickel over a pure copper core), 5.67 grams
Varieties and errors to check
There are no widely collected varieties for 1968 quarters. Condition and mint mark are what set the value.
Mintage
| Coin | Type | Mintage |
|---|---|---|
| 1968-D | For circulation | 101,534,000 |
| 1968 (no mint mark) | For circulation | 220,731,500 |
| 1968-S | Proof (collector) | 3,041,506 |
Questions
Is a 1968 quarter silver?
No. 1968 quarters are made of copper-nickel clad (outer layers 75% copper, 25% nickel over a pure copper core).
Which 1968 quarter is worth the most?
Among regular coins, the 1968 (no mint mark) is worth the most, about $10–18 in MS65.
Where is the mint mark on a 1968 quarter?
Front of the coin, to the right of Washington's ponytail. Philadelphia added a P from 1980.
Check real sales
Recent sold listings show what coins in your condition actually bring: see sold 1968 quarters on eBay.
Other coins from 1968: 1968 half dollar, 1968 penny.
More Washington quarters: all years and mintages.
Values checked October 7, 2026 against several public price guides and auction results. How values work.