New Washington D.C. Quarter: First Of Territorial Quarters To Be Released
The first coin of the District of Columbia and Territorial Quarters program was released in January 2009.
The District of Columbia was honored on the first of 6 quarters in the program, and excitement has been buzzing around these new coins ever since.
While technically a separate coin design program, the District of Columbia and Territorial Quarters is largely regarded as a continuation of the popular 50 state quarters program that ran from 1999 to 2008.
Click here to find out how to get hold of the D.C. quarter.
DC Quarter Circulation
So, where do you pick up your very own Washington D.C. quarter?
Thankfully, they are very easy to get. The U.S. Mint has been circulating the District of Columbia and Territorial Quarters in the same manner as the 50 states quarters program -- by the bag and by the roll.
This means you can find the Washington D.C. quarters in typical pocket change. You may also still find them in single and roll quantities at your local bank.
If you want a collector's edition of the coin, you will be able to buy a proof-quality specimen of the DC quarter by purchasing the 2009 District of Columbia and Territorial Quarters proof set for $14.95 from the U.S. Mint catalog.
Design Of The Washing DC Quarter
The Washington D.C. quarter has the same obverse (heads) profile of George Washington as is seen on the 50 state quarters.
The reverse (tails) has an image of Duke Ellington sitting behind a grand piano. Ellington was born in Washington D.C.
Don Everhart, who sculpted many of the 50 state quarters, is the engraver of the Washington D.C. quarter.
With 6 different quarters being minted this year, the Washington D.C. quarter was produced for only about 2 months before the next coin in the series, the Puerto Rico quarter, was launched in March 2009.
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