CVC & Collectables presents the 2009-D Guam Quarter, issued as part of the U.S. Mint’s District of Columbia and U.S. Territories Quarters Program. Struck at the Denver Mint, this coin highlights Guam’s strategic location in the Pacific and its rich cultural heritage.
Coin Highlights
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Year: 2009
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Mint: Denver (D)
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Denomination: 25 Cents
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Series: District of Columbia & U.S. Territories Quarters
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Composition: Copper-nickel clad
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Diameter: 24.26 mm
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Edge: Reeded
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Obverse: George Washington, modified obverse used for the Territories series
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Reverse: Latte stone with a flying proa sailing in Hagåtña Bay, inscribed “Guam” and “Guåhan”
Historical Significance
The Guam quarter’s reverse design centers on the ancient latte stone, a symbol of Chamorro culture and early island architecture. The flying proa represents traditional seafaring and navigation, underscoring Guam’s long-standing relationship with the ocean. The dual inscriptions “Guam” and “Guåhan” acknowledge both the English and native Chamorro names for the island.
Collectibility
The 2009-D Guam Quarter is a key issue for collectors assembling Denver Mint sets of the U.S. Territories Quarters Program. While commonly encountered in circulated condition, uncirculated examples remain popular due to the distinctive design and the limited scope of the Territories series.
