2012 El Yunque National Park Quarter – Brilliant Uncirculated (BU)
Celebrate Puerto Rico’s breathtaking natural beauty with the first America the Beautiful quarter of 2012—the El Yunque National Park Quarter. Struck in Brilliant Uncirculated condition, this coin captures the lush biodiversity of the island’s only tropical rainforest within the U.S. National Forest System.
Design Highlights:
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Obverse: Classic portrait of George Washington, designed by John Flanagan, with inscriptions United States of America, Liberty, In God We Trust, and the denomination Quarter Dollar.
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Reverse: A captivating scene featuring a Coquí tree frog perched on a leaf alongside a Puerto Rican parrot in flight, symbolizing the park’s rich wildlife.
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Edge: Reeded
Key Facts:
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Released as part of the America the Beautiful Quarters® Program
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Honors El Yunque National Park, established in 1903 and home to over 240 plant species and rare wildlife
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Struck in Brilliant Uncirculated condition for sharp detail and lustrous surfaces
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Minted in copper-nickel composition, just like regular circulation quarters, but preserved to maintain its pristine state
This quarter is a must-have for collectors of U.S. coins, state and park quarter enthusiasts, or anyone with a connection to Puerto Rico’s remarkable natural heritage. Add this piece of tropical beauty to your collection today!
