Definition: The quarter is a U.S. coin denomination worth 25 cents, or 1/4 of a dollar; the formal name is quarter dollar.
Examples: You need four quarters to equal the value of one U.S. dollar.
What is a Quarter?
By Susan Headley, About.com
The U.S. Quarter Dollar is worth 25 cents.
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