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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;cladking, post: 2539140, member: 68&quot;]The best way to get a feel for attrition might be to look at the mintages in the second years of recessions. This number should be a fair reflection of attrition.&nbsp; Most of any date mintage reflects increased demand from the economy.&nbsp; Of course in recent times this isn&#039;t truly so much increasing demand by commerce but rather the wealth effect and people working resulting in increases in the aggregate numbers in sock drawers and change jars.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Quarters are lost and destroyed in a multitude of ways but it&#039;s somewhat different than smaller denominations because they are larger, more valuable, and sturdier.&nbsp; Many are lost in fires and floods but there are many destroyed in recycled cars and through various misadventure.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Now days there are a few people collecting these coins from circulation which also increases the apparent attrition.&nbsp; I&#039;d guess true attrition is in the 75 million neighborhood and collectors are nabbing another 50 million.&nbsp; Both of these numbers would increase in a stronger economy.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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