The public and media are invited to join United States Mint Director Ed Moy at the launch of the commemorative quarter-dollar coin honoring Guam at Skinner Plaza in Hagåtña, Guam, on Thursday, June 4, at 9 a.m. (GMT + 10 hours).
Guam Governor Felix Camacho, First Lady Joann Camacho, and invited guests will join in the ceremony that includes local entertainment and a coin exchange.
The Guam commemorative quarter-dollar-released into circulation on May 26-is the third in the 2009 District of Columbia and U.S. Territories Quarters Program.
The reverse (tails side) design depicts the outline of the island, a flying proa (a seagoing craft built by the Chamorro people) and a latte stone (an architectural element used as the base of homes). Inscriptions on the reverse include GUAM and Guahan I Tanó ManChamorro, which means "Guam - Land of the Chamorro."
For a digital image of the Guam quarter, go to:
http://www.usmint.gov/pressroom/index.cfm?action=Photo#2009DCTerri
After the ceremony, the public may exchange their currency for $10 rolls of shiny, new Guam quarters. Children 18 years old and younger will receive a free quarter.
On the eve of the launch ceremony, Director Moy will host a Coin Collector's Forum at the University of Guam (UOG), Leon Guerrero School of Business and Public Administration Building, on Wednesday, June 3, at 12:00 p.m. (GMT + 10 hours), an opportunity for the public to express their ideas and ask questions on our Nation's coinage.
WHAT
Guam Quarter Launch, followed by Quarter Exchange
Coin Collector's Forum Hosted by Director Ed Moy
WHO
United States Mint Director Moy
Governor Felix Camacho
First Lady Joann Camacho
Ray Gibson, K57 Radio Talk Show Host, Master of Ceremonies
Local Entertainment
WHEN
Launch Ceremony - Thursday, June 4, 2009, 9 a.m. (GMT + 10 hours)
Coin Forum - Wednesday, June 3, 2009, 12:00 p.m. (GMT + 10 hours)
WHERE
Launch Ceremony - Skinner Plaza, Guam County, Guam (Skinner Plaza sits between Murray Boulevard and Seaton Boulevard in downtown Hagåtña. West Soledad Avenue and Chalan Santo Papa are at the West and East of the Plaza)
Coin Forum - University of Guam (UOG), Leon Guerrero School of Business and Public Administration Building, UOG Station, Mangilao, Guam 96923
NEWS MEDIA ONLY: B-roll of the production of Guam Quarters is available upon request.
Contact:
Press inquiries: Carla Coolman (202) 354-7222
Customer Service information: (800) USA MINT (872-6468)
[Coin Collecting News Editor: See also Guam Quarters in US Mint Bags and Rolls from CoinNews.]
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