On February 4th just twelve days after its January 23 release date I got three 2012 El Yunque quarters. I went to the store got some Tostitos chips, on sale, then got store points for my purchase, then got these quarters, and a day later the Giants win the Superbowl what a great weekend.
This may have been the fastest I got a coin in change from the release date.
El Yunque is a rainforest established in 1903 in the now Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. The coin features the coqui, Puerto Rican parrot, and various plants.
Another unique thing is its unceremonious release. Every other quarter released in recent years had a launch party but due to budget cut backs the parties are over. Not a coincidence they stopped before having to fly out to Puerto Rico. They must also figure that a true collector will buy them whether or not there is a big release.
Here's the stats...
Type/Country: 25 Cents-El Yunque / United States
Year: 2012-P
Mintage: 25,000,000 (estimated)
Metal: 91.67% Copper 8.33% Nickel
Value: $0.25 in F-12
Let me know if you found any 2012 coins.
Do you have a quarter from America and want to know its value? Leave a comment/question and I will do my best to find out the price and history for you.
This has a cool design. I didn't even know that this was released yet. My latest coin find was a Sacagewea One Dollar coin from 2000.
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ReplyDeleteThis has a cool design. I didn't even know that this was released yet.
ReplyDelete--Late January is when most 2012 coins get released, but they are not seen much until mid or late Feb.
For these quarters the release dates are...
El Yunque National Forest Puerto Rico Jan 23, 2012
Chaco Culture National Historical Park New Mexico Apr 2, 2012
Acadia National Park Maine June 11, 2012
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Hawaii Aug 27, 2012
Denali National Park Alaska Nov 5, 2012
1976 ike from the bank in great shape about $2.00 in extra-fine
ReplyDeleteI have a ten dollar bill
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what's it worth?
ten dollar bill
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About $12.00
Nice finds. I usually get new coins in early to mid March. I suppose when you live a state away from the nearest federal reserve bank new coins are a bit late.
ReplyDeleteI suppose when you live a state away from the nearest federal reserve bank new coins are a bit late.
ReplyDeleteI thought you were a NYer like me.
@Man - Thanks for the info!
ReplyDeleteWhile I have lived in and visited NY several times I currently reside in the south.
ReplyDeleteWhile I have lived in and visited NY several times I currently reside in the south.
ReplyDeleteOh, then I see how these coins might slowly roll out in your area.
I have a 2012 El Yunque coin and was wondering its value. I'm available at daniel-re@live.com
ReplyDelete2012 El Yunque coin just $0.25
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