Design and Specifications of the Washington D.C. and U.S. Territories Quarters
The 2009 District of Columbia and U.S. Territories Quarters Program was a one-year initiative that followed the popular 50 State Quarters Program. It honored the District of Columbia and five U.S. territories: Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, U.S. Virgin Islands, and Northern Mariana Islands. This series celebrated the unique heritage and contributions of these areas to American history and culture.
| Weight | 5.67 grams |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 24.26 mm |
| Mint Marks | P (Philadelphia), D (Denver) |
| Composition | 91.67% copper, 8.33% nickel (clad) |
| Obverse Design | Portrait of George Washington, designed by John Flanagan (modified version of the original 1932 design) |
| Reverse Design | Unique designs for each territory, designed by various artists |
| Years of Minting | 2009 |
Collectibility and Rare Varieties
While none of these quarters are particularly rare due to their relatively high mintage numbers, their condition significantly impacts their value. Uncirculated specimens and those with high grades are more desirable to collectors. Some error coins, such as those with doubled dies or off-center strikes, can be valuable. The Northern Mariana Islands quarters, having the lowest mintage, may become more sought after in the future.
| 2009-D Guam | 88,000,000 minted; slightly less common |
|---|---|
| 2009-P Guam | 87,600,000 minted; slightly less common |
| 2009-D Puerto Rico | 139,800,000 minted; common |
| 2009-P Puerto Rico | 139,200,000 minted; common |
| 2009-D American Samoa | 82,800,000 minted; slightly less common |
| 2009-P American Samoa | 82,200,000 minted; slightly less common |
| 2009-D U.S. Virgin Islands | 82,200,000 minted; slightly less common |
| 2009-P U.S. Virgin Islands | 82,000,000 minted; slightly less common |
| 2009-D District of Columbia | 167,600,000 minted; common |
| 2009-P District of Columbia | 172,400,000 minted; common |
| 2009-D Northern Mariana Islands | 73,600,000 minted; least common of the series |
| 2009-P Northern Mariana Islands | 72,800,000 minted; least common of the series |
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Most Valuable Washington D.C. and U.S. Territories Quarters
This section highlights the most valuable coins in the series, based on PCGS price guides. The table shows price ranges for each coin in various conditions.
