Certain quarters minted in 1976 — the year of the bicentennial — are particularly sought by collectors. Here's how to tell if you have a valuable one.

In 1976, the U.S. was awash with Bicentennial fever with red, white and blue everywhere to celebrate America’s 200th birthday ...

The Mint produced the bicentennial coins between 1975 and 1976 as a special edition. They were notable for being the first U.S. quarters in more than 50 years to feature a special reverse design.

the bicentennial quarter has other distinguishing features that set it apart. One of these features is the absence of a mint mark, which indicates that the coin was minted in Philadelphia.

This might happen when interest rises in a particular type of coin. For example, in 2026 the United States celebrates its 250 th birthday. Selling rare bicentennial coins could be a smart move ...