¼ Dollar "Washington Quarter" (El Yunque National Forest, Puerto Rico)
United States · 2012 · Base Metal
Specifications
| Years | 2012 |
| Denomination | ¼ Dollar |
| Composition | Copper-nickel clad copper |
| Gross weight | 5.67 g |
| Diameter | 24.26 mm |
| Thickness | 1.75 mm |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Shape | Round |
| Designer | John Flanagan, Michael Gaudioso, Gary Whitley |
| Series | United States Mint's "America the Beautiful" Quarters Program |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coins |
Catalog data via Numista, where photos and mintage details are available.
Design
Obverse
1932 portrait of George Washington by John Flanagan, restored to "bring out the subtle details and the beauty of the original model," states the United States Mint
Reverse
Coqui tree frog (Eleutherodactylus coqui) sitting on a leaf and an endangered just saved from extinction, Puerto Rican parrot (Amazona vittata). Epiphyte plant with tropical flora in the background.
About this coin’s value
This coin is composed of copper-nickel clad copper and weighs 5.67 g. It carries no precious-metal melt value, so its worth is numismatic — driven by date, mint mark, grade and demand. Base-metal valuations live in the base metal coin calculator.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the ¼ Dollar "Washington Quarter" (El Yunque National Forest, Puerto Rico) made of silver or gold?
No — the ¼ Dollar "Washington Quarter" (El Yunque National Forest, Puerto Rico) is copper-nickel clad copper, so it carries no precious-metal melt value. Its worth is numismatic: driven by date, mint mark, grade and collector demand.
What years was the ¼ Dollar "Washington Quarter" (El Yunque National Forest, Puerto Rico) minted?
The ¼ Dollar "Washington Quarter" (El Yunque National Forest, Puerto Rico) was issued 2012.
Who designed the ¼ Dollar "Washington Quarter" (El Yunque National Forest, Puerto Rico)?
The ¼ Dollar "Washington Quarter" (El Yunque National Forest, Puerto Rico) was designed by John Flanagan, Michael Gaudioso, Gary Whitley.
How big is a ¼ Dollar "Washington Quarter" (El Yunque National Forest, Puerto Rico)?
It weighs 5.67 g and measures 24.26 mm across and 1.75 mm thick (copper-nickel clad copper).
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