The US 1946 Quarter, designed by John Flanagan, featured George Washington and marked America’s transition from war to peace. Minted in 90% silver, the US 1946 Quarter reflected post-WWII economic optimism and a return to consumer production. Flanagan’s design symbolized national unity and stability during this recovery.
In 1946, the GI Bill expanded education and home ownership, fueling middle-class growth. The US 1946 Quarter, still in silver, retained public trust amid inflation fears. Flanagan’s portrait of Washington on the US 1946 Quarter reinforced patriotic pride, making the coin a symbol of continuity in a rapidly changing America.