2009 Puerto Rico Quarter

2009 Puerto Rico Proof Quarter, Reverse - Click to Enlarge

A ceremony in April launched the second coin in a series of six honoring the District of Columbia and the U.S. Territories. The 2009 Puerto Rico Quarter features an ocean-view on its reverse.

Along with the ocean, a hibiscus and a sentry box are also seen in the design. Puerto Rico played an important military role throughout its history, and the sentry box is a reminder of that past.

The Puerto Rico quarter was struck mainly for circulation, but uncirculated and proof versions exist as well.

Puerto Rico Quarter Design

2009 Puerto Rico Proof Quarter, Obverse - Click to Enlarge

Obverse design: An image of George Washington has appeared on the quarter dollar since 1932. Originally designed by John Flanagan, William Cousins made some modifications to include additional inscriptions.. The inscriptions found on the obverse are "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA," "QUARTER DOLLAR," "LIBERTY", "IN GOD WE TRUST" and the mintmark.

Reverse design: Designed and sculpted by Joseph Menna, the reverse shows a view of the ocean and a sentry box in old San Juan along with a hibiscus. Also seen are the inscriptions "PUERTO RICO" , "E PLURIBUS UNUM", "2009" and "ISLA 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:	Joseph Menna

Product Availability

Circulation Issue Date:	April 2 , 2009
Release Price:	$.25 for circulation quality
Mintage Limits:	based on demand
Order Limits:	Unlimited
Sales:	See US Mint Sales Figures
Sold Out Date:
Sold In:	by itself, 2009 United States Mint Uncirculated Coin Set, United States Mint 2009 Silver Proof Set, 2009 Puerto Rico 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 Puerto Rico Two-Roll Set, 2009 Puerto Rico 100-Coin Bag, 2009 Puerto Rico 1000-Coin Bag
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