2009 Guam Quarter

2009 Guam Proof Quarter, Reverse - Click to Enlarge

The third coin in the US Mint's D.C. & U.S. Territories Quarter series is the 2009 Guam Quarter.

Launched in May, the coin saw very little demand (probably due mostly to the economy) and only 87,600,000 were ever struck for circulation. While this may seem like a lot, it is not even 25% of the Oklahoma State Quarter, which had the distinction of featuring the lowest mintage for that series.

Along with the low number of circulation strikes, the Mint also produced the coins in proof quality.

Guam Quarter Design

2009 Guam Quarter Proof Quarter, Obverse - Click to Enlarge

Obverse design: George Washington appears on the obverse of the quarter dollar as he has done since 1932. It was originally designed by John Flanagan, but has been modified slightly by sculptor William Cousins. The inscriptions found on the obverse are "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA," "QUARTER DOLLAR," "LIBERTY", "IN GOD WE TRUST" and the mintmark.

Reverse design: An outline of the island of Guam is seen on the reverse, along with a boat known as a flying proa and a latte stone. It was designed by David Westwood and sculpted by Jim Licaretz. Also seen are the inscriptions "GUAM" , "E PLURIBUS UNUM", "2009" and "GUAHAN I TANO MANCHAMMORROISLA DEL INCANTO."

Coin Specifications & Information

Mint Facility:	Philadelphia, Denver & San Francisco
Face Value:	$.25
Date:	2009
Condition:	Circulated, Uncirculated & Proof
Composition:	91.67% Copper, 8.33% Nickel
Standard Weight:	5.670 g
Standard Diameter:	24.26 mm
Edge:	Reeded
Authorizing Law:	Public Law 110-161
Obverse Design:	John Flanagan/William Cousins
Reverse Design:	David Westwood/Jim Licaretz

Product Availability

Circulation Issue Date:	May 26, 2009
Release Price:	$.25 for circulation quality
Mintage Limits:	based on demand
Order Limits:	Unlimited
Sales:	See US Mint Sales Figures
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Sold In:	by itself, 2009 United States Mint Uncirculated Coin Set, United States Mint 2009 Silver Proof Set, 2009 Guam Official First Day Coin Cover, United States Mint 2009 District of Columbia & U.S. Territories Quarters Silver Proof Set, United States Mint 2009 District of Columbia & U.S. Territories Quarters Proof Set, United States Mint 2009 Proof Set, 2009 Guam Two-Roll Set, 2009 Guam 100-Coin Bag, 2009 Guam 1000-Coin Bag
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