It's not often you get to celebrate your 200th birthday, but George Washington not only pulled off that feat, he also was able to celebrate his 250th birthday, too! With the help of the U.S. Mint, Washington's milestone birthdays ...

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It's not often you get to celebrate your 200th birthday, but George Washington not only pulled off that feat, he also was able to celebrate his 250th birthday, too! With the help of the U.S. Mint, Washington's milestone birthdays were not met solely with sales at clothing and houseware chain stores. To celebrate the important anniversaries of Washington's birth, the U.S. Mint struck commemorative coins, a commemorative quarter in 1932 to mark his 200th birthday and a commemorative Half-Dollar in 1982 for his 250th celebration. Today, these pieces are two of the most popular coins in American history!

The 1932 Washington Quarter was intended to be a one-year-only commemorative coin, but due to overwhelming popularity, the U.S. Mint has used it as the quarter design ever since — a remarkable span of more than 70 years! For collectors of the new State Quarters, this coin is a must-have!

The 1982 Washington Commemorative Half-Dollar is important not just because it celebrated George Washington's 250th birthday. It was also the first commemorative half-dollar released since 1954 and the first 90% silver coin produced by the U.S. Mint since 1964. The Brilliant Uncirculated specimen is also interesting for the fact that more than twice as many Proof versions were struck than BU versions!