Coin Highlights
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Date/Mint: 2005-S, San Francisco.
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Denomination: Quarter Dollar.
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Composition: 90% silver, 10% copper.
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Strike: Proof.
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Weight: 6.30 grams.
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Diameter: 24.30 mm.
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Edge: Reeded.
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Mintage: 1,678,649.
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Obverse: George Washington by John Flanagan.
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Reverse: John Muir, Yosemite Valley, and a California condor.
Historical Significance
Released on January 31, 2005, the California State Quarter was the 31st coin issued in the 50 State Quarters Program and the first released for 2005. It commemorates California’s admission to the Union on September 9, 1850, while also honoring John Muir’s conservation legacy and the enduring symbolism of Yosemite National Park and the California condor.
Collectibility
This silver proof issue was struck for the 2005 United States Mint 50 State Quarters Silver Proof Set and carries stronger appeal than the standard clad proof for collectors who want both premium proof quality and 90% silver content. Its classic California design, lower mintage than the clad proof, and broad collector demand make it a strong addition to modern silver proof quarter sets.
