![]() ![]() Mint reviewed the designs before each Governor recommended a final design based mostly on a resident voting with some using a committee selection process. Design Selection Processĭesigns for each quarter were submitted and recommended through a process determined by the Governors for the District of Columbia and each United States territories. The Northern Mariana Islands quarter reverse was designed by United States Mint AIP Master Designer Richard Masters and sculpted by United States Mint Sculptor-Engraver Phebe Hemphill. Two white Fairy Terns (native birds) are depicted in flight together overhead with a Carolinian Mwar (head lei) comprised of plumeria, langilang (ylang ylang), angagha (peacock flower) and teibwo (pacific basil), framing the design. The reverse design features a latte stone on an island with a Carolinian canoe under sail in the lagoon. The United States Virgin Islands quarter reverse was designed and sculpted by United States Mint Sculptor-Engraver Joseph Menna.Ĭommonwealth of the Northern Mariana Island United in Pride and Hope, the territory’s official motto, is also inscribed on the reverse. The reverse design features the three major islands that comprise the territory with a Banana Quit (the official bird), a Yellow Cedar (the official flower) and a Tyre Palm, a tree native to the United States Virgin Islands. The American Samoa quarter reverse was designed by United States Mint AIP Master Designer Stephen Clark and sculpted by United States Mint Sculptor-Engraver Charles Vickers. SAMOA MUAMUA LE ATUA (Samoa, God is First), the official motto of American Samoa, is inscribed on the reverse. The reverse design features the ava bowl, whisk and staff used in special Samoan ceremonies. The Guam quarter reverse was designed by United States Mint AIP Associate Designer David Westwood and sculpted by United States Mint Sculptor-Engraver Jim Licaretz. Guahan I Tanó ManChamorro (Guam, Land of the Chamorro) is also inscribed on the coin’s reverse. The third quarter of 2009, honoring the territory of Guam, includes an outline of the island of Guam, a latte stone-once used as building support in ancient Chamorro society-and a flying proa (a native boat). The Puerto Rico quarter reverse was designed and sculpted by United States Mint Sculptor-Engraver Joseph Menna. Isla del Encanto (Island of Enchantment) is also inscribed on the reverse. The second quarter depicts a sentry box in Old San Juan overlooking the sea with a hibiscus, Puerto Rico’s official flower. ![]() The District of Columbia quarter reverse was designed by United States Mint Artistic Infusion Program (AIP) Master Designer Joel Iskowitz and sculpted by United States Mint Sculptor-Engraver Don Everhart. The coin’s reverse design features an image of celebrated musician Edward Kennedy “Duke” Ellington seated at a piano with the inscriptions, DUKE ELLINGTON and JUSTICE FOR ALL, the District’s official motto. The following is a listing with the proof 2009 quarter reverse or tails side image, their design descriptions, and the US Mint designer and sculptor. 2009 Quarter Images and Design DescriptionsĮach obverse ("heads" side) of the coin will depict the current George Washington image. The five other quarters will enter circulation in equal intervals spread throughout 2009. The Mint is already offering DC quarters in rolls and bags. The high resolution quarter images were not available when the 2009 Quarters Proof Set was issued in Jan., and offer an excellent presentation for how the circulating quarters will look. Virgin Islands, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and the Northern Mariana Islands. The United States Mint has unveiled proof 2009 quarter images depicting the themes honoring the District of Columbia and the five United States territories - D.C., Guam, American Samoa, U.S. ![]()
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