2009-P Northern Mariana Islands Territory Quarter - Single

Honor America's Pacific Paradise

The 2009 Northern Mariana Islands Territory Quarter celebrates the rich cultural heritage and natural beauty of this remote Pacific commonwealth. This Philadelphia Mint issue features a stunning design that captures the islands' unique blend of indigenous Chamorro and Carolinian traditions, showcasing a traditional latte stone, a Carolinian canoe, and a mwar (head lei) against the backdrop of two white fairy tern birds in flight.

What Makes This Quarter Special

• Condition: Gem Brilliant Uncirculated - pristine, never-circulated quality with full mint luster
• Mint Mark: "P" - struck at the historic Philadelphia Mint
• Composition: Copper-nickel clad
• Part of the D.C. and U.S. Territories Quarters Program: Fifth of six designs released in 2009
• Year of Issue: 2009
• Government Issued: Official U.S. Mint legal tender

The Artistry Behind the Coin

Obverse: Features the classic John Flanagan portrait of George Washington, first introduced in 1932. Washington's dignified profile faces left, with "LIBERTY" arcing above and "IN GOD WE TRUST" inscribed to the left. The date "2009" and the "P" mint mark complete this timeless design.

Reverse: Phebe Hemphill's evocative design honors the Northern Mariana Islands' cultural treasures. A towering latte stone - an ancient Chamorro architectural pillar - stands prominently alongside a traditional Carolinian canoe (sakman) with its distinctive crab claw sail. A delicate mwar, woven from tropical flowers, floats gracefully in the composition. Two white fairy tern birds soar overhead, representing the islands' pristine natural environment. The inscriptions "NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS," "E PLURIBUS UNUM," and "2009" frame this tribute to Pacific island heritage.

Why Collectors Choose This Piece

The Northern Mariana Islands quarter is a standout in the D.C. and U.S. Territories Quarters Program, offering collectors a window into one of America's most remote and culturally distinct regions. The design beautifully balances ancient traditions with natural beauty, making it both historically significant and visually compelling. For collectors completing the six-coin territories series or building comprehensive quarter collections, this Philadelphia Mint example is essential. Its Brilliant Uncirculated condition preserves every detail of the intricate design exactly as the U.S. Mint intended.

Images shown are stock photos representative of the coin you will receive. Your coin will be in Gem Brilliant Uncirculated condition as described.