The bicentennial quarter was designed to pay tribute to the 200th anniversary of American independence. It featured a unique reverse design depicting a colonial drummer and a torch of freedom.

Certain quarters minted in 1976 — the year of the bicentennial — are particularly sought by collectors. Here's how to tell if you have a valuable one.

The bicentennial quarter was minted in 1976 to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the founding of the country. The coin features the years "1776-1976" on it and it's the sought after coin has a ...