What will the 50 State Quarters® Program cost U.S. taxpayers?
Nothing. In fact, the U.S. Government will make money on the 50 State Quarters® Program. The cost to manufacture a quarter is about 5 cents, providing a profit of approximately 20 cents per coin. Mint profits go to the general fund of the U.S. Treasury to help fund U.S. Government operations, reduce the need for new or higher taxes, and reduce the Federal Government’s debt. No tax revenues will be used in either the manufacture or the promotion of the state quarters. All costs are funded from the Mint’s earned revenue.
