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In response to a nationwide shortage of coinage, the Treasury Department announced that no proof set or mint sets would be produced for collectors. In their place, so-called Special Mint Sets were issued featuring examples of each denomination carrying a finish superior to the standard circulation strikes, but not up the quality of proof coinage.

The half dollar was changed from 90% silver to 40%. Congress passed the Coinage Act of 1965 in July, under which the Mint transitioned from striking 1964-dated silver quarters to striking 1965-dated clad quarters. Beginning on August 1, 1966, the Mint began to strike 1966-dated pieces, and thereafter it resumed the normal practice of striking. The period between 1964 and 1965 was a busy time at the U.S. Mint as it transitioned away from 90 percent silver dimes, quarter dollars and half dollars, moving the first two to a copper-nickel.

USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1965 Washington Quarter is Worth $9.54 or more in Uncirculated (MS+) Mint Condition. Click here to Learn How to use Coin Price Charts. Also, click here to Learn About Grading Coins. The Melt Value shown below is how Valuable the Coin's Metal is Worth (bare minimum value of coin). CoinTrackers.com has estimated the 1965 Washington Quarter value at an average of $1, one in certified mint state (MS+) could be worth $35.

The 1965 Special Mint Set (Buy on eBay) contained the Kennedy Half Dollar, Washington Quarter, Roosevelt Dime, Jefferson Nickel, and Lincoln Cent. The standard composition of the traditionally silver coins was changed starting this year. Rather than the previous 90% purity, the half dollar was struck in 40% silver. The dime and quarter had the silver content removed completely and were struck in coper-nickel clad composition.

The five coins of the set were produced at the San Francisco Mint, although as with all coinage issued for this year mint marks were not used.

The sets were issued for a price of $4.00 each, which was up considerably from the previous issue price of the mint sets and proof sets issued in previous years. Despite the higher price tag, collectors would order 2,360,000 of the sets.

Packaging consisted of the five coins and a blue mint token sealed in a single plastic cellophane wrap. This was protected between two pieces of cardboard and placed within a white envelope with a notation of the contents.

With regards to special mint set coins, collectors pay particular interest to any coins which display cameo contrast. Such examples are in the distinct minority and command significant premiums.

Liberty 1965 Quarter Dollar

1965 Special Mint Set Information

1965 Liberty Quarter Worth

Mintage: 2,360,000
Coins Per Set: 5
Face Value: $0.91
Original Issue Price: $4.00