The Washington Quarter was first issued in 1932 as a one year commemorative quarter. It became so popular that in 1934 the Mint began issuing it on a yearly basis which continues to this day. According to the February 2007 issue of Coin Values magazine, the market value of this coin in this grade is $45.00. This coin has been authenticated, encapsulated and graded Proof 68 Cameo (PF68C) by Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) one of the countrys top third-party grading services.