Washington Quarter (Puerto Rico - 50 State / US Territory Quarters Program)

United States · 2009

A standard US circulation quarter featuring a toned, circulated finish, displaying the standard Washington obverse and a commemorative Puerto Rico reverse depicting the historic garita (sentry box) and Commonwealth motto.

Country: United States
Year: 2009
Denomination: 25 Cents (Quarter Dollar)

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Overview

Historical significance

Issued under the 2009 District of Columbia and Territories Quarters Program, extending the successful 50 State Quarters initiative to US territories and federal districts, highlighting Puerto Rico's history, Spanish colonial architecture, and culture.

Obverse (front)

Features the left-facing profile of George Washington, originally designed by John Flanagan. Inscriptions include 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA', 'LIBERTY', 'IN GOD WE TRUST', and 'QUARTER DOLLAR'.

Reverse (back)

Features a sentry box (garita) typical of historic fortifications in San Juan, Puerto Rico, alongside a hibiscus flower and the inscription 'PUERTO RICO', 'ISLA DEL ENCANTO', and the year '2009'.

Estimated value

$0.25 face value (circulated condition carries no significant numismatic premium unless part of a pristine uncirculated set or displaying a rare mint error)

What drives this coin's value

Condition grade (Mint State MS-65 or higher), presence of certified error varieties (such as the famous 'QUARTER DOLLAR / ISLA DEL ENCANTO' error where the motto was accidentally omitted or doubled), and eye appeal.

Grade assessment

About Uncirculated to Circulated (AU/XF), showing moderate surface toning, grime, and minor contact wear from general circulation.

Mintage & rarity

High mintage (tens of millions per mint facility), highly common in circulation.

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

Counterfeiting modern US clad quarters is exceedingly rare due to their low face value. Check weight (5.67g) and edge reeding if authenticity is questioned.

Notable varieties & errors

The primary notable variety associated with the 2009 Puerto Rico quarter is the famous 'ISLA DEL ENCANTO' inscription omission error, which commands significant numismatic value among error collectors.

Similar coins

Other quarters from the 1999-2008 50 State Quarters series or the 2009 US Territories and DC Quarters series.

Care & preservation

Standard modern circulating clad coinage requires no special handling. Store in a cool, dry place to prevent further environmental toning or corrosion if desired.