25 Cents

In honor of the last day of the first quarter, today's byte will celebrate ..... the quarter!

After the founding of the U.S. Mint in 1792, the first quarter was struck in 1796. The coin we are all familiar with, the "Washington Quarter," came into existence in 1932. It features a left-facing bust of President George Washington on the front and and an eagle with wings spread on the back. 

From 1999-2008, the 50-state series of quarters was released, issuing coins in the order in which they ratified the Constitution or were admitted into the Union. In 2010 the "America the Beautiful" series begun, featuring our national parks and historic places.

The latest iteration began in 2019, the first to be struck at the West Point Mint. They feature a "W" mintage mark and are only available in circulation. Check your pockets!

"Take a coin from your purse and invest it in your mind. It will come pouring out of your mind and overflow your purse." - Benjamin Franklin