Coin Value Contents Table
- 2018 Quarter Value Chart – Business Strike
- 2018 Quarter Value Chart – Collectors Coins
- History of the 2018 Quarter
- Features of the 2018 Quarter
- 2018 Quarter Value Guides
- 2018-P Quarter Value
- 2018-D Denver Quarter Value
- 2018-S San Francisco Quarter Value
- 2018 Quarter Grading
- Rare 2018 Quarter Errors List
- 2018 Quarter FAQs
Quarters are the most commonly used coins in the US. And the 2018 Quarter is part of the National Parks and Monuments series, sometimes called America the Beautiful. Five coins were released in 2018, namely the Rhode Island, Georgia, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan Quarters. Let’s learn more about these coins as we verify the 2018 Quarter Value.
2018 Quarter Value Chart – Business Strike |
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| Coin | MS 65 | MS 66 | MS 67 | MS 68 |
| 2018-P Pictured Rocks Quarter | $5 | $8 | $12 | $155 |
| 2018-P Block Island Quarter | $7 | $12 | $20 | $400 |
| 2018-P Cumberland Island Quarter | $6 | $8 | $22 | – |
| 2018-P Voyageurs Quarter | $5 | $10 | $18 | $125 |
| 2018-P Apostle Islands Quarter | $5 | $7 | $12 | $135 |
| 2018-D Pictured Rocks Quarter | $6 | $8 | $20 | – |
| 2018-D Block Island Quarter | $8 | $10 | $20 | – |
| 2018-D Cumberland Island Quarter | $6 | $10 | $22 | – |
| 2018-D Voyageurs Quarter | $5 | $8 | $20 | – |
| 2018-D Apostle Islands Quarter | $7 | $10 | $20 | – |
| 2018-S Pictured Rocks Uncirculated Quarter | $6 | $12 | $50 | – |
| 2018-S Block Island Uncirculated Quarter | $10 | $16 | $105 | – |
| 2018-S Cumberland Island Uncirculated Quarter | $5 | $10 | $110 | – |
| 2018-S Voyageurs Uncirculated Quarter | $8 | $10 | $20 | – |
| 2018-S Apostle Islands Uncirculated Quarter | $8 | $12 | $80 | – |
2018 Quarter Value Chart – Collectors Coins |
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| Coin | PR 66 | PR 67 | PR 68 | PR 69 | PR 70 |
| 2018-S Pictured Rocks Clad Proof Quarter | $6 | $7 | $8 | $14 | $24 |
| 2018-S Block Island Clad Proof Quarter | – | $7 | $8 | $15 | $25 |
| 2018-S Cumberland Island Clad Proof Quarter | – | $7 | $8 | $15 | $25 |
| 2018-S Voyageurs Clad Proof Quarter | $6 | $7 | $8 | $15 | $25 |
| 2018-S Apostle Islands Clad Proof Quarter | $6 | $7 | $8 | $15 | $25 |
| 2018-S Pictured Rocks Silver Proof Quarter | $9 | $10 | $12 | $17 | $24 |
| 2018-S Block Island Silver Proof Quarter | $9 | $10 | $12 | $17 | $24 |
| 2018-S Cumberland Island Silver Proof Quarter | $9 | $10 | $12 | $17 | $24 |
| 2018-S Voyageurs Silver Proof Quarter | $9 | $10 | $12 | $17 | $24 |
| 2018-S Apostle Islands Silver Proof Quarter | $9 | $10 | $12 | $17 | $24 |
| 2018-S Pictured Rocks Silver Reverse-Proof Quarter | $7 | $8 | $10 | $15 | $30 |
| 2018-S Block Island Silver Reverse-Proof Quarter | $10 | $11 | $12 | $22 | $150 |
| 2018-S Cumberland Island Silver Reverse-Proof Quarter | – | $8 | $10 | $20 | $100 |
| 2018-S Voyageurs Silver Reverse-Proof Quarter | – | $8 | $14 | $20 | $60 |
| 2018-S Apostle Islands Silver Reverse-Proof Quarter | $5 | $6 | $7 | $20 | $150 |
History of the 2018 Quarter
To encourage new generations of Americans to get into coin collecting, the US Mint will sometimes create commemorative programs that involve circulating coins. From 2010 to 2021, they issued America the Beautiful Quarters, commonly known as ATB Quarters. These coins feature a national park or monument from the 50 US States, DC, and 5 US Territories.
Five coins were released every year, and in 2018, the five Quarters produced represented Wisconsin, Rhode Island, Minnesota, Michigan, and Georgia. The order of coin release was based on the date when the park or monument on the coin was officially opened. ATB coins have the same design – an outer circle with the state, park, or monument, and the mint date.
The outer circle also has the motto E Pluribus Unum. The inner circle has an engraving of the named park or monument. The front of these coins features George Washington facing left. These coins were released into circulation with the hope that budding numismatists would collect all 56 of them in proof strikes, earning additional revenue for the US Mint.
2018 Quarter Strikes
2018 Quarters were struck as regular strikes or business strikes for everyday transactions, uncirculated sets for collectors, proof coins, and reverse proof coins. Uncirculated coins are made with business strike dies on burnished blanks. The blanks (aka planchets) are polished by tumbling them in rotating vats or drums filled with 6mm stainless steel balls or beads.
For proof and reverse-proof coins, both the die and the blanks are burnished. Proof coins have a mirror-like field (that’s the backdrop of the coin) and a frosted device (i.e. the images on the coin). Reverse-proofs have a frosted field and a mirror-like device. The shiny sections of the die are scrubbed with horsehair brushes while the hazy parts are textured with lasers.
Computerised frosting is efficient and long-lasting so most of these coins are Deep Cameo or Ultra Cameo, meaning they have the next possible contrast between the field and the device. Older coins (before 1970) used an acid wash to frost the coins and it would fade every time the die struck a coin. That’s why older batches only had DCAM and CAM for the first 100.
Features of the 2018 Quarter
When you’re talking about coins, it’s important to use the right numismatic terms (that’s the study, collection, and trade of coins, tokens, medals, paper money, etc.) Numismatists call the front or heads side of a coin its obverse while the tails side is its reverse. The thin side of the coin is its edge. It sometimes has ridges called reeds and a border called a collar or rim.
We already mentioned coin strikes, the field, the device, and the planchet, but the words on a coin are called legends or mottos. Most 2018 Quarters were cupronickel clad and proofs were coined in both silver and clad versions. These 2018 Quarters all have the same obverse design. It’s their reverse that differs. So let’s discuss the features of the 2018 Quarter.
The Obverse of the 2018 Quarter
It shows George Washington, the 1st US President. Above his head is the legend United States of America. The legend Liberty is under his chin and the motto In God We Trust is behind his neck with the mint mark below it. The bottom of the coin has the denomination, Quarter Dollar. On the neckline cut-off, JF is engraved to identify the coin designer, John Flanagan.
The Reverse of the Pictured Rocks 2018 Quarter
This coin represents Michigan. It shows a white pine tree growing out of Chapel Rock from Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. It also has three other trees on the side. The rocks are flanked by the PCB for coin designer Paul C. Balan and MG for sculptor Michael Gaudioso.
The Reverse of the Apostle Islands 2018 Quarter
The Wisconsin Quarter shows the Devils Island sea caves at Apostle Islands National Lakeshore. You can also see a kayaker and the lighthouse on the coin. Towards the bottom of the coin, RaM is for coin designer Richard Masters and RG is for sculptor Renata Gordon.
The Reverse of the Voyageurs 2018 Quarter
This Minnesota Quarter shows a common loon swimming in front of a rocky cliff with trees and reeds in Voyageurs National Park. The letters PLM and JFM are engraved under the bird. They’re for Patricia Lucas-Morris, the coin designer, and Joseph Menna, the sculptor.
The Reverse of the Cumberland Island 2018 Quarter
The Georgia Quarter shows a snowy egret on a branch. The bird is on the Cumberland Island and is about to take off. The initials are well hidden, but DW near the E in Georgia is for designer Donna Weaver, and the DE near the S in Pluribus is for sculptor Don Everhart.
The Reverse of the Block Island 2018 Quarter
The Rhode Island Quarter shows a local bird – the black-crowned night heron. It’s flying over Block Island National Wildlife Refuge. The view shows Cow Cove, Sandy Cove, and a house on the beach. The lower coin has CTC for Chris Costello and PH for Phebe Hemphill.
Other Features of the 2018 Quarter
The bulk of 2018 Quarters had a copper core topped with 75% Copper and 25% Nickel. So the total metal mix was 8.33% Nickel and 91.67% Copper, weighing 5.67g. Some proof coins were 90% Silver and 10% Copper at 6.25g. Both sets were 24.3mm by 1.75mm with 119 reeds.
2018 Quarter Value Guides
As we said before, 2018 Quarters were struck in regular, uncirculated, proof, and reverse-proof strikes. These factors – in addition to mint mark, coin condition, mint volumes, and date of sale can all affect pricing in the secondary market. Because five different quarters were minted in 2018, these 2018 Quarter Value Guides will go by mint mark before state.
2018-P Quarter Value
In 2018, the Philadelphia Mint struck 944,914,000 Quarters for Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Georgia, and Rhode Island. They all had the P Mint Mark. These business strikes or regular strikes were meant for everyday use so they were all circulating coins. Let’s look at the individual 2018-P Quarter Values based on their state, sales date, rarity, and condition.
2018-P Pictured Rocks Quarter Value
The Philadelphia Mint made 186,714,000 Michigan Quarters with the P Mint Mark. On 14th July 2018, an MS 68 was $396. PCGS has graded about 20 so they’re worth $155 in 2024.
2018-P Apostle Islands Quarter Value
In 2018, the Philadelphia Mint coined 223,200,000 Wisconsin Quarters with the P Mint Mark. On 10th April 2019, an MS 68+ was $2,050. PCGS evaluates an MS 68 at $135 in 2024.
2018-P Voyageurs Quarter Value
The Philadelphia Mint made 237,400,000 Minnesota Quarters with the P Mint Mark. On 7th June 2018, an MS 68 was $515. PCGS has graded 25 of them so they’re worth $125 in 2024.
2018-P Cumberland Island Quarter Value
The Philadelphia Mint struck 138,000,000 Georgia Quarters with the P Mint Mark. On 27th November 2021, an MS 68 was $349. But in 2024, an MS 67 is estimated at $22 by PCGS.
2018-P Block Island Quarter Value
In 2018, the Philadelphia Mint made 159,600,000 Rhode Island Quarters with the P Mint Mark. On 23rd April 2022, an MS 68 was $775. PCGS has seen ten valued at $400 in 2024.
2018-D Denver Quarter Value
The Denver Mint made 908,200,000 Quarters in 2018. They covered the five states we mentioned before and they all had the D Mint Mark. These were circulating coins intended for use in everyday transactions so they were business strikes or regular strikes. The date when the coin was sold and its condition all influence its resale price so let’s confirm this.
2018-D Pictured Rocks Quarter Value
In 2018, the Denver Mint coined 182,600,000 Michigan Quarters with the D Mint Mark. On 6th June 2019, an MS 68 was $1,000. PCGS has graded 100+ in MS 67, worth $20 in 2024.
2018-D Apostle Islands Quarter Value
The Denver Mint struck 213,400,000 Wisconsin Quarters in 2018, all with the D Mint Mark. On 2nd July 2018, an MS 68 was $229. PCGS has over 100 MS 67s valued at $20 in 2024.
2018-D Voyageurs Quarter Value
In 2018, the Denver Mint coined 197,800,000 Minnesota Quarters with the D Mint Mark. On 28th October 2020, an MS 68 was $1,495. PCGS has 120+ MS 67s worth $20 in 2024.
2018-D Cumberland Island Quarter Value
The Denver Mint made 151,600,000 Georgia Quarters with the D Mint Mark. On 8th January 2023, an MS 68 was $2,900. PCGS has graded 125 as MS 67 and they’re worth $22 in 2024.
2018-D Block Island Quarter Value
In 2018, the Denver Mint coined 159,600,000 Rhode Island Quarters with the D Mint Mark. On 22nd January 2022, an MS 68 was $2,500. But in 2024, PCGS values an MS 67 at $20.
2018-S San Francisco Quarter Value
In 2018, the San Francisco Mint made Collectible Quarters for five states. These included Uncirculated, Clad Proofs, Silver Proofs, and Silver Reverse Proofs, all with the S Mint Mark. Proofs have a mirror-like field and a frosted device while reverse-proofs have a mirror-like device and a frosted field. Uncirculated coins use regular dies to strike polished planchets.
2018-S Uncirculated Pictured Rocks Quarter Value
The San Francisco Mint made 917,580 Uncirculated Michigan Quarters in 2018. They all had the S Mark. On 17th March 2019, an MS 68 was $4,300. PCGS values MS 67 at $50 in 2024.
2018-S Uncirculated Apostle Islands Quarter Value
In 2018, the San Francisco Mint struck 871,820 Uncirculated Wisconsin Quarters with the S Mint Mark. On 13th January 2019, an MS 68 was $800. PCGS rates an MS 67 at $80 in 2024.
2018-S Uncirculated Voyageurs Quarter Value
The San Francisco Mint coined 831,560 Uncirculated Minnesota Quarters in 2018, all with the S Mint Mark. On 21st June 2019, an MS 67 was $225. They’re only worth $20 in 2024.
2018-S Uncirculated Cumberland Island Quarter Value
The San Francisco Mint struck 816,660 Uncirculated Georgia Quarters in 2018, all with the S Mint Mark. On 2nd April 2019, an MS 67 was $350. With 40+ graded, they’re $110 in 2024.
2018-S Uncirculated Block Island Quarter Value
In 2018, the San Francisco Mint made 764,660 Uncirculated Rhode Island Quarters with the S Mint Mark. On 12th January 2019, an MS 67 was $800. PCGS has 50+ worth $105 in 2024.
2018-S Clad Proof Pictured Rocks Quarter Value
The San Francisco Mint made 688,538 Clad Proof Michigan Quarters in 2018, all with the S Mint Mark. On 21st September 2023, a PR 70 was $160. PCGS has almost 400 worth $24.
2018-S Clad Proof Apostle Islands Quarter Value
In 2018, the San Francisco Mint struck 659,633 Clad Proof Wisconsin Quarters with the S Mint Mark. On 19th July 2021, a PR 69 DCAM was $50. Their value is down to $25 in 2024.
2018-S Clad Proof Voyageurs Quarter Value
The San Francisco Mint coined 659,448 Clad Proof Minnesota Quarters in 2018 with the S Mint Mark. On 16th December 2018, a PR 70 DCAM was $100. In 2024, it’s only worth $25.
2018-S Clad Proof Cumberland Island Quarter Value
In 2018, the San Francisco Mint struck 658,438 Clad Proof Georgia Quarters with the S Mint Mark. On 19th June 2018, a PR 70 DCAM was $31. PCGS has graded 250+ at $25 in 2024.
2018-S Clad Proof Block Island Quarter Value
In 2018, the San Francisco Mint made 675,567 Clad Proof Rhode Island Quarters with the S Mint Mark. On 19th December 2020, a PR 69 DCAM was $85. In 2024, a PR 70 is worth $25.
2018-S Silver Proof Pictured Rocks Quarter Value
The San Francisco Mint made 350,820 Silver Proof Michigan Quarters with the S Mint Mark. On 28th March 2018, a PR 69 DCAM was $154 but a PR 70 DCAM is only $24 in 2024.
2018-S Silver Proof Apostle Islands Quarter Value
In 2018, the San Francisco Mint struck 350,820 Silver Proof Wisconsin Quarters with the S Mint Mark. On 12th May 2018, a PR 69 DCAM was $154. But PCGS values it at $17 in 2024.
2018-S Silver Proof Voyageurs Quarter Value
The San Francisco Mint made 350,820 Silver Proof Minnesota Quarters in 2018, all with the S Mint Mark. On 19th August 2018, a PR 70 DCAM was $200. That’s only worth $24 in 2024.
2018-S Silver Proof Cumberland Island Quarter Value
In 2018, the San Francisco Mint coined 350,820 Silver Proof Georgia Quarters with the S Mint Mark. On 13th April 2023, a PR 70 DCAM was $108. PCGS values it at $24 in 2024.
2018-S Silver Proof Block Island Quarter Value
The San Francisco Mint struck 350,820 Silver Proof Rhode Island Quarters with the S Mint Mark. On 18th January 2019, a PR 69 DCAM was $158. But PCGS values it at $17 in 2024.
2018-S Silver Reverse-Proof Pictured Rocks Quarter Value
In 2018, the San Francisco Mint made 199,116 Silver Reverse-Proof Michigan Quarters with the S Mint Mark. On 4th October 2023, a PR 70 DCAM was $108. It’s down to $30 in 2024.
2018-S Silver Reverse-Proof Apostle Islands Quarter Value
The San Francisco Mint struck 199,116 Silver Reverse-Proof Wisconsin Quarters with the S Mint Mark. On 6th February 2023, a PR 70 was $250. PCGS values them at $150 in 2024.
2018-S Silver Reverse-Proof Voyageurs Quarter Value
In 2018, the San Francisco Mint made 199,116 Silver Reverse-Proof Minnesota Quarters with the S Mint Mark. On 18th August 2022, a PR 70 was $225. PCGS values them at $60 in 2024.
2018-S Silver Reverse-Proof Cumberland Island Quarter Value
The San Francisco Mint struck 199,116 Silver Reverse-Proof Georgia Quarters in 2018, all with the S Mint Mark. On 8th May 2022, a PR 70 was $95. PCGS rates them at $100 in 2024.
2018-S Silver Reverse-Proof Block Island Quarter Value
In 2018, the San Francisco Mint made 199,116 Silver Reverse-Proof Rhode Island Quarters with the S Mint Mark. On 30th August 2018, a PR 70 was $1,501. Today, they’re worth $150.
2018 Quarter Grading
Usually, only Morgan and Peace Dollars are graded as PL (proof-like) or DMPL (deep-mirror-proof-like). This grade covers coins that were struck using regular dies but are in such good condition that they could be mistaken for proofs. But Modern ATB Quarters get this designation as well since they’re digitally minted and are available in MS 67 or higher.
Rare 2018 Quarter Errors List
Mint mistakes can make a coin way more valuable in the resale space. But ultra-modern coins – that’s anything after 1982 – have fewer errors. Digitally sculpted coins from 2007 onward are even less likely to be flawed. But the 2018 Quarter did have some problems so let’s explore the 2018 Quarter Errors and see how they translate in the secondary market.
2018-D Cumberland Island Quarter Defective Reverse Clad Layer
As we said, most 2018 Quarters had a copper core under cupronickel cladding. On this coin, the back of the planchet was defective so a diagonal strip got scraped off during the minting process, exposing the copper below. The coin is in a relatively high grade – MS 65 according to NGC (Numismatic Guaranty Company). This mint mistake raised the resale value to $432.
2018-P Voyageurs Quarter Obverse Cud Error
A cud error – also known as a die break – is when a die deteriorates due to consistent use and ends up with cracks, breaks, or gashes. At this point, the die is generally replaced with a new one. But the coins that it strikes in its final stages of use might have dents, slashes, or scooped-out metal due to the cud. Cuds on the rim of a coin range from $5 to $14 on eBay.
2018-S Block Island Quarter Obverse Struck Thru
The US Mint is largely pristine. But once in a while, some foreign object finds its way in and wedges itself between the die and the coin blank. It might fuse onto the coin or it may slide off, leaving traces of its existence. This is called a struck thru or strike-through error and it’s more valuable if you can identify the contaminant. On eBay, MS 66 ranges from $40 to $55.
2018-P Pictured Rocks Quarter Multiple Errors
If you can get your coin errors verified by PCGS, ANACS, or NGC, you’ll get a far better price on the secondary market. But even for ungraded coins, you can make a decent sale on eBay if you clearly list the errors. This Michigan Quarter – for example – has mistakes on both sides i.e. die streaks on the obverse, the Y in Liberty touches the neck, and die chips on the reverse.
2018 Quarter FAQs
What State is the 2018 Quarter?
In 2018, the US Mint produced Quarters for five states, namely Michigan (the Pictured Rocks Quarter), Wisconsin (the Apostle Islands Quarter), Georgia (the Cumberland Island Quarter), Minnesota (the Voyageurs Quarter), and Rhode Island (the Block Island Quarter).
