{"id":366,"date":"2025-11-18T02:36:19","date_gmt":"2025-11-17T21:36:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wguportalstudent.us\/blog\/?p=366"},"modified":"2026-02-20T23:00:47","modified_gmt":"2026-02-20T18:00:47","slug":"rare-bicentennial-quarter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wguportalstudent.us\/blog\/rare-bicentennial-quarter\/","title":{"rendered":"Rare Bicentennial Quarter Values That May Surprise You"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-id366_0df4f9-25 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id366_0df4f9-25 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id366_0df4f9-25 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id366_0df4f9-25 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id366_0df4f9-25 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id366_0df4f9-25 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id366_0df4f9-25 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column366_44d5f9-04 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column366_44d5f9-04 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column366_44d5f9-04 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column366_44d5f9-04 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column366_44d5f9-04 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column366_44d5f9-04 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column366_44d5f9-04{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column366_44d5f9-04 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column366_44d5f9-04 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column366_44d5f9-04\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading366_5ad2c0-72, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading366_5ad2c0-72[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading366_5ad2c0-72\"]{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);margin-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);margin-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading366_5ad2c0-72 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading366_5ad2c0-72[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading366_5ad2c0-72\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading366_5ad2c0-72 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading366_5ad2c0-72[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading366_5ad2c0-72\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading366_5ad2c0-72 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading366_5ad2c0-72\">Rare Bicentennial Quarter: How to Spot High-Value Coins<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The 1776\u20131976 Bicentennial Quarter is one of the most recognizable commemorative coins in the United States. Its drummer design still shows up in circulation today, and most examples remain common. A select group, however, stands out because of special composition, specific mint errors, or extremely high grades. These scarce pieces are what collectors look for when discussing rare Bicentennial quarters, and certain varieties can bring impressive prices. Also, check out <a href=\"https:\/\/wguportalstudent.us\/blog\/emma-michell-accounting\/\">Emma Michell Accounting<\/a>: Trusted Chartered Accountant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This guide breaks down which Bicentennial quarters are genuinely valuable, how to identify the rarest types, and what separates an ordinary coin from one worth setting aside for further inspection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Understanding the Bicentennial Quarter<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-image.kb-image366_87e395-f4:not(.kb-specificity-added):not(.kb-extra-specificity-added){margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);margin-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);margin-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);}.kb-image366_87e395-f4:not(.kb-image-is-ratio-size) .kb-img, .kb-image366_87e395-f4.kb-image-is-ratio-size{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);}.kb-image366_87e395-f4 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image366_87e395-f4\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/wguportalstudent.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Rare-Bicentennial-Quarter-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"Rare-Bicentennial-Quarter\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-372\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wguportalstudent.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Rare-Bicentennial-Quarter-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/wguportalstudent.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Rare-Bicentennial-Quarter-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/wguportalstudent.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Rare-Bicentennial-Quarter-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/wguportalstudent.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Rare-Bicentennial-Quarter.webp 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why the Drummer Boy Quarter Exists:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The U.S. Mint released a special quarter to mark the nation\u2019s 200th anniversary. The usual reverse was replaced with a colonial drummer and a victory torch surrounded by stars. Washington\u2019s portrait remained on the obverse with dual dates. All Bicentennial quarters were made in 1975 and 1976, and none carry a 1975 date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where These Coins Were Minted:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Three mint facilities produced Bicentennial quarters:<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items366_a4f8dd-51:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items366_a4f8dd-51 ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);margin-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);margin-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items366_a4f8dd-51 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items366_a4f8dd-51 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items366_a4f8dd-51 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:10px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items366_a4f8dd-51 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items366_a4f8dd-51 kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-366_4620c7-9b .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-366_4620c7-9b\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_arrowRightCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><polyline points=\"12 16 16 12 12 8\"\/><line x1=\"8\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"16\" y2=\"12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Philadelphia (no mint mark)<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-366_bd6ec0-45 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-366_bd6ec0-45\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_arrowRightCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><polyline points=\"12 16 16 12 12 8\"\/><line x1=\"8\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"16\" y2=\"12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Denver (D mint mark)<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-366_7ea6de-86 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-366_7ea6de-86\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_arrowRightCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><polyline points=\"12 16 16 12 12 8\"\/><line x1=\"8\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"16\" y2=\"12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">San Francisco (S mint mark for proof and silver issues)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Only San Francisco issued the 40% silver versions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Which Bicentennial Quarters Are Actually Valuable<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Most circulation strikes are still worth face value, but several categories rise above the rest. Rare Bicentennial quarters typically fall into one of these groups:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Special silver composition<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>High-grade business strikes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proof issues (especially silver proofs)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dramatic mint errors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Exceptional-condition Denver strikes (MS-68 or higher)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These factors explain why certain pieces sell for far more than typical examples.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Silver Bicentennial Quarters:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>San Francisco produced 40% silver Bicentennial quarters in both proof and uncirculated sets. These are among the key collectible types due to their metal content and limited distribution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Proof Bicentennial Quarters:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Proofs offer sharp details and reflective surfaces. The 1976-S silver proof quarter is especially desirable in high grades, and flawless examples can reach strong auction prices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">High-Grade Business Strikes:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Circulation strikes from Philadelphia and Denver with exceptional preservation stand out. The 1976-D Bicentennial quarter in grades like MS-68 and above is considered one of the more valuable non-silver, non-error examples.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Error Bicentennial Quarters:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Rare Bicentennial quarters often owe their value to dramatic mint errors. These include doubled dies, off-center strikes, missing clad layers, and wrong-planchet strikes. Wrong-planchet examples\u2014such as quarters struck on a dime or nickel blank\u2014are especially prized.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Bicentennial Quarter Value Table<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-image.kb-image366_3bc9c5-e6:not(.kb-specificity-added):not(.kb-extra-specificity-added){margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);margin-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);margin-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);}.kb-image366_3bc9c5-e6:not(.kb-image-is-ratio-size) .kb-img, .kb-image366_3bc9c5-e6.kb-image-is-ratio-size{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);}.kb-image366_3bc9c5-e6 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image366_3bc9c5-e6\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/wguportalstudent.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/bicentennial-quarter-value-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"bicentennial-quarter-value\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-373\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wguportalstudent.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/bicentennial-quarter-value-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/wguportalstudent.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/bicentennial-quarter-value-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/wguportalstudent.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/bicentennial-quarter-value-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/wguportalstudent.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/bicentennial-quarter-value.webp 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>These ranges show typical values, which may change with collector interest and silver prices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Type of Bicentennial Quarter<\/th><th>Mint<\/th><th>Metal<\/th><th>Typical Value Range<\/th><th>Higher-Grade or Exceptional Value<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Standard circulation strike<\/td><td>Philadelphia<\/td><td>Clad<\/td><td>0.25 to 5<\/td><td>Up to mid-hundreds in top grades<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Standard circulation strike<\/td><td>Denver<\/td><td>Clad<\/td><td>0.25 to 10<\/td><td>Mid-hundreds for MS-67+ and above<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Clad proof<\/td><td>San Francisco<\/td><td>Clad<\/td><td>2 to 15<\/td><td>Stronger prices for near-perfect proofs<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Silver uncirculated<\/td><td>San Francisco<\/td><td>40% silver<\/td><td>4 to 20<\/td><td>Several hundred for top-grade pieces<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Silver proof<\/td><td>San Francisco<\/td><td>40% silver<\/td><td>8 to 50<\/td><td>Hundreds to several thousand when perfect<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Major mint errors<\/td><td>Various<\/td><td>Clad or silver<\/td><td>50 to 500<\/td><td>Up to thousands depending on rarity and condition<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Important Bicentennial Quarter Errors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Error coins attract strong attention because they occur unintentionally and exist in small numbers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Doubled Die Bicentennial Quarters:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A doubled die features repeated elements in the design. Doubling may appear in lettering, the date, or the details of the drummer. Well-defined doubled dies can bring solid premiums.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Off-Center Strikes:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>These show significant misalignment between the planchet and dies. The more off-center the strike, the more appealing the coin\u2014especially when the date remains visible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Clipped Planchets:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>These pieces are missing a curved or straight section of metal along the edge. Clean, dramatic clips are the most desirable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Missing Clad Layers:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Coins missing a clad layer often display a copper-colored surface on one side. These stand out easily and are less common than many other error types.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wrong-Planchet Strikes:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>These rare coins carry the Bicentennial design on a blank intended for another denomination. A quarter struck on a dime or nickel planchet is especially sought after.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Error Value Reference Table<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Error Type<\/th><th>Description<\/th><th>General Market Range<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Doubled die<\/td><td>Repeated or distorted design elements<\/td><td>50 to several hundred<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Off-center<\/td><td>Misaligned strike with missing design<\/td><td>25 to several hundred<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Clipped planchet<\/td><td>Missing metal along the rim<\/td><td>20 to several hundred<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Missing clad layer<\/td><td>Exposed copper side<\/td><td>75 to several hundred<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Wrong-planchet<\/td><td>Struck on wrong metal blank<\/td><td>Several hundred to several thousand<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">How to Identify a Potentially Valuable Bicentennial Quarter<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Most pieces will be ordinary, but the following checks help find the notable ones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Check the Edge:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A silver quarter shows a uniform color without the visible copper stripe found on clad coins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Look for an S Mint Mark:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Silver and proof issues came from San Francisco, so an S mint mark deserves closer examination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Inspect for Errors:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Doubling, missing design areas, unusual shapes, or a copper-colored surface can signal an error. Magnification helps reveal subtle details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Evaluate Condition:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sharp details, minimal marks, and overall strong eye appeal are signs of a coin worth grading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Why Condition and Grading Matter<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Professional grading brings consistency and protects the coin long term. Services like PCGS and NGC assign standardized grades and seal the coin to prevent damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reasons to Consider Grading:<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items366_944efa-3b:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items366_944efa-3b ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);margin-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);margin-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items366_944efa-3b 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