The Guam Quarter will be the third release of the 2009 D.C. & U.S. Territories Quarter Program. This program is a follow up to the popular 50 State Quarters Program.
The design features most prominently, an outline of the island of Guam. Two symbols associated with the island are also pictured. At left is a sailing vessel known as the “Flying Proa” for its great speed. At right is a Latte, a stone pillar used in ancient houses. The reverse was designed by David Westwood and sculpted by Jim Licaretz.
The inscriptions read “Guam,” “Guåhan Tånó I Man Chamorro,” (translated: Guam- Land of the Chamorro), “E Pluribus Unum,” and the date. The second inscription refers to Chamorro, one of the official languages of Guam which holds an important place in Guam’s identity as a link to their ancestors. It’s usage is seeing a renaissance in Guam an dthe Mariana Islands.
Another proposed design included a depiction of the Flying Proa sailing within the East Hagåtña Bay. A coconut tree appeared to the right and Two Lovers Point is in the background.
The residents of Guam made their design selection based on a popular vote. The coin is scheduled as the third release for 2009.
Coin Specifications:
- Mintage: TBD
- Designers: William Cousins after John Flanagan (obverse), David Westwood (reverse)
- Composition: 91.67% copper, 8.33% nickel (clad), 90% silver, 10% copper (silver proof)
- Diameter: 24.26 mm
- Weight: 5.67 grams
- Thickness: 1.75 mm
- Edge: Reeded
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