CVC & Collectables presents the 2000-D Maryland State Quarter, the Denver–minted circulation issue from the 50 State Quarters Program, showcasing the historic Maryland State House dome surrounded by white oak branches and the proud nickname “The Old Line State.”
Coin Highlights
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Country: United States
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Denomination: 25 Cents (Washington Quarter)
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Year: 2000
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Mint & Mintmark: Denver (D)
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Series: 50 State Quarters – Maryland (7th overall issue; 2nd design of 2000)
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Composition: Copper-nickel clad (91.67% copper, 8.33% nickel)
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Weight: 5.67 g
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Diameter: ~24.26–24.3 mm
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Edge: Reeded
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Mintage (2000-D): Approx. 556,532,000 pieces
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Obverse: George Washington by John Flanagan, modified by William Cousins; legends UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, QUARTER DOLLAR
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Reverse Designer: William J. Krawczewicz
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Reverse Design: Maryland State House dome in Annapolis framed by clusters of white oak leaves (state tree), with inscriptions MARYLAND, 1788, “THE OLD LINE STATE,” 2000, and E PLURIBUS UNUM
Historical Significance
The Maryland State Quarter honors one of the most historically important state capitols in the country. The State House in Annapolis is the oldest in continuous legislative use and briefly served as the U.S. capital, where the Treaty of Paris was ratified, formally ending the Revolutionary War. The white oak clusters reference Maryland’s state tree, while “The Old Line State” commemorates the Maryland Line—famed Continental Army troops whose steadfast service earned praise from George Washington and cemented the state’s Revolutionary War legacy.
Collectibility
Though more than half a billion 2000-D Maryland quarters were struck for circulation, bright, original pieces with strong luster and minimal contact marks are far less common and are ideal for high-quality albums and State Quarter sets. Collectors typically pair this Denver issue with the 2000-P Philadelphia business strike and the 2000-S clad and silver proofs to complete a four-coin Maryland lineup, making this coin an essential part of any full 50 State Quarters collection.
