CVC & Collectables presents the 2000-S South Carolina State Quarter (Gem Proof), a San Francisco Mint issue from the 50 State Quarters Program. This clad proof quarter features mirrored fields, frosted devices, and a reverse honoring South Carolina with the Carolina Wren, Yellow Jessamine, Palmetto tree, state outline, and the inscription “The Palmetto State.”
Coin Highlights
Year: 2000
Mint Mark: S
Denomination: Quarter Dollar
Program: 50 State Quarters Program
Finish: Gem Proof
Composition: Copper-Nickel Clad
Weight: 5.67 grams
Diameter: 24.3 mm
Obverse: Portrait of George Washington
Reverse: Carolina Wren, Yellow Jessamine, Palmetto tree, state outline, star, and “The Palmetto State”
Historical Significance
The South Carolina quarter highlights several of the state’s best-known symbols in one design, combining its state bird, state flower, state tree, and geographic outline. As part of the widely collected 50 State Quarters Program, it reflects South Carolina’s identity and regional pride in a format that brought millions of new collectors into the hobby.
Collectibility
The 2000-S South Carolina Gem Proof is a strong addition to State Quarter proof sets, modern U.S. Mint collections, and South Carolina-themed holdings. Its sharp proof strike and attractive multi-symbol reverse give it lasting appeal for collectors assembling complete clad proof runs of the series.
