2009 Proof DC and Territories Quarters Complete 6-piece Set
Item: 521-597
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Add to your state quarters collection with a shiny set of 2009 Proof DC and Territories Quarters Complete 6-piece Set. These six quarters comprise the complete set of quarters being released in 2009. Each quarter, which is a rich in symbolism for the area it represents, is a wonderful way to learn about our great nation's District of Columbia and territories.
2009 Proof DC and Territories Quarters Complete 6-piece Set Includes:
District of Columbia quarter
Puerto Rico quarter
Guam quarter
American Samoa quarter
U.S. Virgin Islands quarter
Northern Marianas Islands quarter
Product Features:
Obverse - features the image of George Washington as seen on the obverse of the 50 state quarter coins
District of Columbia Quarter - reverse features internationally celebrated composer and musician Duke Ellington, seated at a grand piano and the inscriptions: "DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA," "DUKE ELLINGTON" and "JUSTICE FOR ALL," the District's motto
Puerto Rico Quarter - reverse features the sentry box and the walls of San Juan and a hibiscus flower and the inscriptions, "PUERTO RICO" and "Isla del Encanto" (Isle of Enchantment)
Guam Quarter - reverse features an outline of the Island of Guam with a flying proa (native sail boat) and latte stone and the inscriptions, "GUAM" and "Guahan I Tano ManChamorro", which means "Guam - Land of the Chamorro."
American Samoa Quarter - reverse features the ceremonial ava bowl, whisk and staff in the foreground with a coconut tree on the shore in the background and the inscriptions, "AMERICAN SAMOA" and "SAMOA MUAMUA LE ATUA," which means "Samoa, God is First."
U.S. Virgin Islands Quarter - reverse features an outline of the three major islands, the yellow breast quit (the official bird), the yellow cedar or yellow elder, the official flower; and a Tyre Palm Tree and the inscriptions, "U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS" and "United in Pride and Hope"
Northern Marianas Islands Quarter - reverse features a shore scene with a limestone latte (supporting column of ancient indigenous Chamorro structures), a canoe, 2 white fairy tern birds, and a traditional native head dressing and the inscriptions "NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS"
Proof condition - struck at least twice on highly polished coin blanks to bring out the mirrored background and high-relief images; unlike regular coins, proof coins are not released to into circulation
Made of 91.67% copper and 8.33% nickel
Protected in a government lens
Produced by the San Francisco Mint
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