CVC & Collectables presents the 2009-D Puerto Rico 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 celebrates Puerto Rico’s cultural heritage, history, and national pride.
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: Gate of Fort San Felipe del Morro with the inscription “Isla del Encanto”
Historical Significance
Puerto Rico’s quarter design features the iconic sentry box and walls of El Morro, a 16th-century fortress overlooking San Juan Bay. This historic structure symbolizes Puerto Rico’s strategic importance in the Caribbean and its rich colonial history. The phrase “Isla del Encanto,” meaning “Island of Enchantment,” reflects the island’s cultural identity and natural beauty.
Collectibility
The 2009-D Puerto Rico Quarter is an essential issue for collectors completing Denver Mint sets of the Territories series. While commonly found in circulated condition, uncirculated examples remain popular due to the distinctive reverse design and the relatively short duration of the Territories Quarters Program.
