The quarter horse is a distinctly American breed. They’re likely the first true breed of horses that people exclusively developed in the U.S. If you’ve ever seen a horse performing at a rodeo or ...
MSN: What Makes the American Quarter Horse the Most Popular Breed in the World
The American Quarter Horse, with over five million registered animals, is the world’s most popular horse breed–and for good reason: It combines strength, speed, and calmness in a compact body. Whether ...
What Makes the American Quarter Horse the Most Popular Breed in the World
Learn more about the quarter, America's 25-cent circulating coin. For 2026, the quarter will feature five designs related to U.S. history to honor the Nation's 250th anniversary.
Quarter The Semiquincentennial Coin Program is the current theme of the circulating 25-cent coin. The quarter dollar was first produced in 1796 as a silver coin, but today it is cupro-nickel. Learn more.
In 2009, the Mint made six more quarter designs for Washington, DC and the five U.S. territories as part of the District of Columbia and U.S. Territories Quarters Program. Watch the video below to learn about the design for the Maryland coin in the 50 State Quarters Program.
Highlights of our coin and medal programs, including the American Women Quarters Program, American Innovation, Native American $1 Coins, and Congressional medals.
They can also view detailed images of the Revolutionary War quarter and explore additional 2026 Semiquincentennial Coin and Medal Program products. The Revolutionary War Quarter obverse (heads) features George Washington, the first President of the United States and Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War.