2012-P El Yunque National Forest Quarter
CVC & Collectables presents the 2012-P El Yunque National Forest Quarter, an America the Beautiful Quarters® issue celebrating Puerto Rico’s lush rainforest landscape and one of the most iconic ecosystems in U.S. territory.
Coin Highlights
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Program: America the Beautiful Quarters®
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Mint / Mint Mark: Philadelphia (P)
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Denomination: Quarter Dollar (25¢)
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Composition: Clad (copper-nickel over a pure copper core)
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Weight: 5.670 g
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Diameter: 24.26 mm
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Edge: Reeded
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Obverse: George Washington (restored classic portrait)
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Reverse: Tropical scene associated with El Yunque’s biodiversity, commonly highlighted by the coquí tree frog and rainforest flora
Historical Significance
El Yunque is widely known as the only tropical rainforest in the U.S. National Forest System, and it’s a symbol of Puerto Rico’s unique natural heritage. This quarter brings that story into the ATB series with a design that emphasizes rainforest life and conservation.
Collectibility
The 2012-P issue is a strong, affordable choice for ATB album sets, Puerto Rico-themed collections, and date/mint runs. Collectors often seek crisp strikes with clean fields to make the reverse details stand out.
