If you take another look at that coin, you'll see that it also says 2008, which is the year it was minted. 1959 is the year Hawaii became a state. It's worth 25 cents.
If it says 2008 at the bottom, then it's the last State Quarter, worth 25 cents.It simply honors Hawaii, it wasn't minted there. The mintmark is to the right of the tail on Washington's wig:P = PhiladelphiaD = Denver
July 2, 2009 A 1959 Washington Quarter in uncirculated condition sells for about $8-$12. In circulated condition it sells for about $3-$4.
The reverse of Hawaii's quarter features Hawaiian monarch King Kamehameha I. Inscriptions are the state motto "UA MAU KE EA O KA ĀINA I KA PONO," ("The life of the land is perpetuated in righteousness"), "Hawaii" and "1959."
A 1959 Washington quarter is very common. Circulated coins have retail values from $7.50 to $8.75.
If one side has a portrait of George Washington, and the other side says both 1959 and 2008, then it's simply a common Alaska state quarter, worth 25 cents.
If it says 2008 at the bottom, then it's the last State Quarter, worth 25 cents.It simply honors Hawaii, it wasn't minted there. The mintmark is to the right of the tail on Washington's wig:P = PhiladelphiaD = Denver
The reverse of Hawaii's quarter features Hawaiian monarch King Kamehameha I. Inscriptions are the state motto "UA MAU KE EA O KA ĀINA I KA PONO," ("The life of the land is perpetuated in righteousness"), "Hawaii" and "1959."
July 2, 2009 A 1959 Washington Quarter in uncirculated condition sells for about $8-$12. In circulated condition it sells for about $3-$4.
25 cents, Hawaii is part of the united states
What is a 1959 Alaska 59 th state one dollar coin worth
A 1959 Washington quarter is very common. Circulated coins have retail values from $7.50 to $8.75.
August 21,1959
Hawaii became a state in August 21, 1959 In 1959.
Hawaii, August 21, 1959.
The last state to enter the Union was Hawaii in 1959.
Alaska was admitted on January 3, 1959, and Hawaii was admitted on August 21, 1959.
If one side has a portrait of George Washington, and the other side says both 1959 and 2008, then it's simply a common Alaska state quarter, worth 25 cents.