United States Mint 2000 Virginia Jamestown Quadricentennial Commemorative Quarter Dollar (Cupronickel Clad)
Coin/Bullion · United States Mint, Philadelphia or Denver Mint. The official minting agency of the United States federal government, established in 1792.
Pattern: 50 State Quarters Program, Virginia State Quarter, Jamestown Quadricentennial Commemorative Design. Introduced in 2000.
Type
Coin/Bullion
Maker
United States Mint, Philadelphia or Denver Mint. The official minting agency of the United States federal government, established in 1792.
Material
Cupronickel clad composition (outer layers of 75% copper and 25% nickel bonded to a pure copper core). Contains no actual silver (standard circulation strike, not a 90% silver proof issue).
Dimensions
Standard United States quarter dimensions: Diameter 24.26 mm (0.955 in), Thickness 1.75 mm, Weight 5.67 grams.
Description
An circulated United States 2000 Virginia State Quarter celebrating the 400th anniversary of the Jamestown settlement. The reverse depicts the three historic ships—Susan Constant, Godspeed, and Discovery—alongside the inscriptions 'JAMESTOWN 1607-2007' and 'QUADRICENTENNIAL'. While highly collectible as part of the massively popular 50 State Quarters series, this standard circulation piece is made of base metal cupronickel rather than precious silver.
Key Features
Depiction of the three Jamestown settlement ships; commemorative dual-date reference (1607-2007) celebrating the quadricentennial milestone; part of the historic 50 State Quarters program.
Material & Composition
Cupronickel clad composition (outer layers of 75% copper and 25% nickel bonded to a pure copper core). Contains no actual silver (standard circulation strike, not a 90% silver proof issue).
Finish & Decoration
Standard business strike finish with a reeded edge and low-relief mint stamping. Features the three ships (Susan Constant, Godspeed, and Discovery) that brought the first English settlers to Jamestown.
Hallmarks & Stamps
Mint mark (P for Philadelphia or D for Denver) located on the obverse near Washington's neck, along with standard coin lettering ('UNITED STATES OF AMERICA', 'QUARTER DOLLAR', 'VIRGINIA 1788').
Construction Details
High-speed mechanical coin press strike using hardened steel dies on a prepared metal blank (planchet).
Functional Features
Standard circulating currency coin designed for monetary exchange and automated vending machines.
Handle & Grip Details
Reeded edge (grooved rim) designed originally to prevent the clipping of precious metal from historical coins, though retained on modern base-metal currency.
Craftsmanship Details
Mass-produced high-precision die-struck coinage meeting strict U.S. government tolerances for weight, diameter, and electrical properties for vending machine use.
Authentication Indicators
Standard weight, dimensions, edge reeding, and precise mint relief details consistent with genuine United States Mint currency production. Lacks the heavy mirror finish of a proof coin and the specific heavy tone/weight of 90% silver mint sets.
Origin & Manufacturing
United States of America, minted at either the Philadelphia or Denver Mint facilities.
Era & Period
Modern Era (1950-Present), specifically the turn of the 21st century.
Age Estimate
Issued in the year 2000.
Cultural Significance
Commemorates the founding of Jamestown, Virginia, in 1607, which was the first permanent English settlement in the Americas, marking a foundational moment in American colonial history.
Condition Notes
Circulated condition with visible surface wear, minor scratches, and standard toning/oxidation typical of everyday pocket change. Grade is approximately Very Good to Fine.
Value Estimate
Face value ($0.25 USD) in circulated condition. Uncirculated rolls or individual mint-state specimens may trade for $0.50 to $2.00 among casual collectors.
Care & Maintenance
As a base-metal circulating coin of minimal numismatic face value, no special cleaning or conservation is required. Avoid harsh chemical cleaners which can permanently damage the surface.
Similar Pieces
Other quarters from the 50 State Quarters series, modern US commemorative coins, or the special 90% silver proof versions of the 2000 Virginia quarter issued specifically for collectors.
Interesting Facts
The 50 State Quarters program was the most successful coin collecting program in history, introducing millions of Americans to numismatics. The Virginia quarter was the tenth coin released in the series.