2009 D.C. & U.S. Territories Quarter Program

2009 Guam QuarterAlthough the 50 State Quarters Program has officially come to an end, this year will feature a follow up series known as  The District of Columbia and United States Territories Quarter Program. This separate program authorizes six additional quarters to honor U.S. jurisdictions which are not States.

The authorizing legislation was signed on December 26, 2007 by President Bush under the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2008 (H.R. 2764).

In 2009, the following coins will be issued to honor the District of Columbia and United States Territories:

The reverse designs for each quarter are uniquely designed to contain images emblematic of each jurisdiction. The reverse designs of each quarter highlight unique aspects of each location such as the history, local culture, plant life, and wildlife. The obverse designs for the quarters will continue to utilize the image of George Washington designed by William Cousins after the original John Flanagan.

At the conclusion of the one year series, the United States Mint will embark on another long series of rotating designs with America the Beautiful Quarters. A total of 56 different National Parks and National Sites will be depicted from each state, territory, and the District of Columbia.