answersLogoWhite

0

How did the US quarter get its name?

User Avatar

Anonymous

∙ 10y ago
Updated: 8/16/2019

As shown on the bottom reverse, it is a "quarter dollar" which is 1/4 of a dollar comprised of 100 cents (25 cents). The slang term "two bits" comes from the Spanish Dollar silver coins, which were each worth 8 reales (pieces of eight)...where one-fourth of that 'dollar' was 2 reales (bits).

User Avatar

Wiki User

∙ 10y ago
Copy

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

What is the name of the US 25 cent coin?

Quarter


In the quarter there's a president what is his name?

The president on the US quarter is George Washington.


What is a quarter dollar?

A "quarter" is the slang name for a 25-cent coin in both the US and Canada, because 25 cents is one-fourth of a dollar.


Is Thomas Jefferson on the US quarter?

No. George Washington is on the US quarter.


Did the US ever use a Canadian quarter to produce a US quarter?

no


Weight of us quarter in ounces?

US quarter = 5.670 g = 0.200003364 ounces.


What is the face value of a US quarter?

A US quarter has a face value of 25 cents.


How many kilograms in a us quarter?

One US quarter has a weight equal to 0.00567kilogram.


How much does a 1964 US quarter weigh?

A 1964 US quarter weighs 5.67 grams.


What president is on the US quarter?

George Washington appears on the quarter.


What is the vaule of a 1782 quarter?

No US quarter is dated 1782.


How much is us 1982 quarter worth?

It is just a quarter.

Trending Questions
Why don't people realize that red hair is not a common Irish feature? What is flamicherzoo? Why were the Philippines of strategic importance to the US? What is unit of measure for the energy that is stored in food? How long does it take to get to Miami Florida from Oakland California driving a car? What are the names of French dresses? Who is the most richest actor in UK? What country is APO AE 09459? If someone asks you how are you how do you answer that? What does a mess of swabs mean? What was Cato wearing when he came to the lake by Cornucopia in chapter 24? Is Steve Vai satanic? Are Luna moths in Kansas? Where is the oil filter on 2003 silverado 2500 hd? What will happen to the balls velocity as it falls farther below the point of relase? Why do people nod their heads up and down? What does No cerveca no trabajo mean? How do i Disable theft in VW jetta? The independent variable is the factor adjusted by the experimenter? What is it called a quarter note?

Resources

Leaderboard All Tags Unanswered

Top Categories

Algebra Chemistry Biology World History English Language Arts Psychology Computer Science Economics

Product

Community Guidelines Honor Code Flashcard Maker Study Guides Math Solver FAQ

Company

About Us Contact Us Terms of Service Privacy Policy Disclaimer Cookie Policy IP Issues
Answers Logo
Copyright ©2026 Infospace Holdings LLC, A System1 Company. All Rights Reserved. The material on this site can not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with prior written permission of Answers.