A photo of U.S. Virgin Islands Governor John P. deJongh and U.S. Mint Deputy Director Andy Brunhart is available on Business Wire''s Web Site and AP PhotoExpress.

Photo caption:

Governor John P. deJongh and U.S. Mint Deputy Director Andy Brunhart commemorate the launch of the first-ever U.S. quarter minted for the U.S. Virgin Islands at a ceremony in St. Thomas, USVI on Friday, October 9, 2009. To commemorate the new quarter, the U.S. Virgin Islands is offering $.25 cent room nights at participating hotels with its “Cent-sational Promotion.” Go to www.VisitUSVI.com for more information.

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