2020

In 2020, the U.S. mint released Quarters celebrating America the Beautiful (ATB) for American Samoa, Connecticut, U.S. Virgin Islands, Vermont and Kansas. Here are the 2020 Certified ATB quarters that we have for sale:

Why the 2020 “V75” Privy Quarters Are So Valuable

The 2020 America the Beautiful quarters with the tiny “V75” privy mark are among the most talked-about modern U.S. coins. They were struck at the West Point Mint (W) and released directly into circulation to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II. That small diamond-shaped “V75” on Washington’s portrait turned an everyday coin into a modern key for collectors and roll hunters.

What Is the “V75” Privy Mark?

  • A small, diamond-shaped cartouche on the obverse with “V75,” referencing the WWII “V for Victory” motif and the 75th anniversary (1945–2020).
  • First use of a commemorative privy mark on a U.S. coin intended for circulation.
  • Appears only on 2020-W quarters (West Point), not on the Philadelphia (P) or Denver (D) issues.

Scarcity by Design

To amplify excitement without disrupting commerce, the Mint capped West Point production at 2,000,000 coins per design (five designs in 2020), for a total of about 10 million “W” quarters—tiny compared to the billions made at P and D each year. That purposeful scarcity is the backbone of the premium.

Quarter Type (2020) Mint Approx. Mintage Privy Mark
America the Beautiful (all 5 designs) West Point (W) ~2,000,000 per design Yes — V75
America the Beautiful (circulation) Philadelphia / Denver Hundreds of millions per design No

Released Into Circulation (Coin-Roll-Hunt Magic)

Unlike most special issues, the Mint mixed the 2020-W “V75” quarters into Federal Reserve bags so the public would find them in change and bank rolls. That real-world hunt, plus limited supply, created immediate buzz and elevated prices—especially for fresh, uncirculated pieces.

Five Designs, One Privy

  • National Park of American Samoa (“Fruit Bat”)
  • Weir Farm National Historic Site
  • Salt River Bay National Historical Park
  • Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park
  • Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve

Because each design has the same small West Point mintage, collectors often pursue a complete 5-coin W V75 set.

Condition & Grading Premiums

  • High-grade examples (uncirculated MS66–MS67 and above) command strong premiums due to roll marks and handling during distribution.
  • First-week or first-discovery finds and coins with attractive toning or no contact marks are especially desirable.

Why Collectors Pay Up

  1. Historical tie-in: Direct WWII 75th-anniversary commemoration on a circulating coin.
  2. Low mintage vs. demand: Millions of collectors chasing a fraction of typical circulation supply.
  3. First of its kind: Debut of a privy on U.S. circulation coinage; West Point quarters were issued only in 2019–2020.
  4. Set completion pressure: Five matching “W V75” designs make a natural, display-ready set.
  5. Hobby excitement: Bank-box searches and “found in change” stories keep interest (and premiums) high.

Buying Tips

  • Prioritize uncirculated coins with minimal nicks; certified grades can help when paying top premiums.
  • Expect design-to-design price swings as popularity shifts (e.g., “Fruit Bat” often sees outsized demand).
  • Watch for authentic West Point mint mark + V75 privy; avoid polished or altered coins.

Bottom Line

The 2020-W “V75” privy quarters combine purposeful scarcity, historic symbolism, and the thrill of real circulation finds. That blend is rare in modern U.S. coinage—exactly why these quarters have become modern keys and why collectors are willing to pay a premium, especially for top-grade, problem-free examples.

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