On September 28th the Virgin Islands Territory Quarter was released. This quarter is part of the American Territories Quarter Series which was preceded by the successful State Quarter Series. While this quarter is making its way to purses, piggy banks, and collectors, the U.S. Mint has announced another quarter that will highlight the U.S. Virgin Islands! The second quarter is part of the America the Beautiful series and will feature Salt River Bay National Historical Park and Ecological Preserve on St. Croix.

U.S. Virgin Islands Territory Quarter

A geographical rendition of the U.S. Virgin Islands which includes the 3 major islands, the official bird of the Virgin Islands (the Yellow Breast or Banana Quit) and the official flower of the Virgin Islands (Yellow Cedar). These items represent the natural wonder and beauty of the islands. They are placed on the background of a beach with the Tyre Palm which is native to the Virgin Islands. The inscription “United in Pride and Hope” is the Official Motto of the Territory found on the Virgin Islands Territorial Seal.

U.S. Virgin Islands America the Beautiful Quarter

The America the Beautiful Quarters Program honor 56 national sites found within the United States and its territories. The Virgin Islands’ Salt River Bay Quarter will be the 53rd in the series and will be issued this year.

Salt River Bay is a living museum on St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands. It offers a dynamic, tropical ecosystem with prehistoric and colonial-era archaeological sites and ruins. It is home to some of the largest mangrove forests in the Virgin Islands as well as coral reefs and a submarine canyon. The National Park Service and the Government of the United States Virgin Islands jointly manage this 1,015-acre park. It was established as a national site in 1992.