2023 American Women Quarters Program,Eleanor Roosevelt, D Mint

Own this American Women Quarters Program coin honoring First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt

This quarter was issued in 2023 as part of the first series of US coins to honor the achievements of women. The reverse design on this quarter features a portrait of Eleanor Roosevelt and the scales of justice.  The background symbolizes t...  more

Own this American Women Quarters Program coin honoring First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt

This quarter was issued in 2023 as part of the first series of US coins to honor the achievements of women. The reverse design on this quarter features a portrait of Eleanor Roosevelt and the scales of justice.  The background symbolizes the globe and her impact in it through the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. This coin was minted at the Denver Mint.

About the American Women Quarters Program

The American Women Quarters Program is a multi-year tribute to women from diverse backgrounds, races, ethnicities, and parts of the US.  They were chosen for their contributions to the abolition of slavery, civil rights activism, roles in government, as well as expertise in science, the arts, humanities and much more.

From 2022 through 2025, five new coins were released each year.  Each coin features a distinctive reverse design honoring an American woman, along with her name, “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” “E PLURIBUS UNUM,” and “QUARTER DOLLAR.”   The obverse side showcases a new design of George Washington. 

Through her work on behalf of women, children, the poor, and minorities, Eleanor Roosevelt (1884-1962) is recognized as a humanitarian, diplomat, and one of the most active first ladies in American history.

Eleanor, the niece of former President Theodore Roosevelt, was born to a wealthy family.  In 1904, she married Franklin D. Roosevelt, her distant cousin.  When he was crippled by polio in 1921, Eleanor began to work politically on his behalf.  Throughout her husband’s terms as governor of New York, and later as president, Mrs. Roosevelt spoke and wrote about the hardships people faced each day.

While first lady, Mrs. Roosevelt traveled the country on lecture tours, gave 350 press conferences for women reporters only, and wrote newspaper columns and magazine articles.  She also worked with the young and underprivileged.

In 1945, President Harry Truman appointed Mrs. Roosevelt to the United Nations, the first American female to serve as a UN delegate.  During her time at the UN, she helped create the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948.  In 1961, she became the leader of the Commission on the Status of Women.  Mrs. Roosevelt remained an active political advisor until her death.