The U.S. Mint also produced a series of bicentennial quarters to commemorate the event — and many of those now command great sums of money as the country approaches its 250 th birthday.

So, whether you have a jar of bicentennial quarters tucked away or you're considering starting a collection, join us on this fascinating journey to discover the true value of these historical coins.

However, these three rare bicentennial quarters are worth thousands. Get to know them in case you have one in your collection ...

The George Washington Bicentennial Quarter currently going for a whopping $5 million ... In fact, some rare coins are found by sheer accident—whether in a drawer, a collection of old change, or even ...

The Bicentennial was celebrated on Sunday ... If you have already taken a look at your coin collection and think you have some of these valuable specimens, we recommend consulting a numismatics expert ...