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Today you can have a pedacito de Puerto Rico in your pocket via a quarter featuring the U.S. colony. I first learned about this um honor via Bianca Laureano.

As you can see from the image, the back of the new quarter features an historic sentry box and a hibiscus flower with the inscriptions, PUERTO RICO and Isla del Encanto. The sentry box and walls that are depicted on the quarter are probably one of the most recognized symbols of Puerto Rico and highlight the islands strength and rich heritage . The design was originally commissioned by the past Govenor Aníbal Acevedo-Vilá.

Apparently Ricans are expected to be excited by this token especially because originally only U.S. States were to be featured on the new U.S. quarters pero now U.S. Territories including P.R., Guam and Washington D.C. will also have their own coins.

Yeah so spend U.S. money Ricans. Just don’t expect the vote.

Ain’t democracy grand?

Via / Visit the Coqui