2019 (W) War in the Pacific National Historical Park Quarter

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The 2019 (W) War in the Pacific National Historical Park Quarter is a quarter from the West Point Mint, belonging to the America the Beautiful Quarters 2010-2021 series. The West Point Mint struck 2,000,000 War in the Pacific quarters dated 2019. The obverse features George Washington facing left, based on a 1786 bust by Jean-Antoine Houdon and the reverse displays unique designs featuring national parks and sites from each state and territory. The reverse shows American troops landing at Asan Bay during the fight to liberate Guam. Inscriptions: WAR IN THE PACIFIC, GUAM, 2019 and E PLURIBUS UNUM. The park preserves battlefields and sites from the Pacific Theater of World War II, including the Japanese occupation and liberation of Guam. Lowell (MA), American Memorial (MP), War in the Pacific (GU), San Antonio Missions (TX), and Frank Church River of No Return (ID) were released. American Memorial Park (Northern Mariana Islands) honors those who died in the Marianas Campaign of World War II. West Point's facility evolved from a bullion storage depot into a key coin production center, now responsible for many commemorative and precious-metal issues. Estimated market value ranges from $0.25 to $30 depending on grade and condition. Struck in 75% copper, 25% nickel over a pure copper center, weighing 5.67 grams, 24.3 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #718000.