Get this Set of 30 American Women Quarters Struck at the Philadelphia and Denver Mints
The American Women Quarters Program is a series from the U.S. Mint honoring women who made significant contributions to American history in various fields, including civil rights, politics, science, arts, and more.
The obverse design features a right-facing portrait of George Washington, designed by Laura Gardin Fraser (originally created in 1931 for the Washington quarter but not used at the time).
Each reverse design features a different woman with designs reflecting their achievements or legacy.
Coins included in this set honor these women:
- Maya Angelou – Renowned poet, author, and civil rights activist.
- Dr. Sally Ride – First American woman in space.
- Wilma Mankiller – First female Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation.
- Nina Otero-Warren – Suffragist and advocate for bilingual education.
- Anna May Wong – First Chinese American Hollywood film star.
- Bessie Coleman – First African American and Native American woman pilot.
- Edith Kanaka‘ole – Native Hawaiian composer, dancer, and cultural educator.
- Eleanor Roosevelt – Former First Lady and human rights advocate.
- Jovita Idar – Mexican American journalist and civil rights activist.
- Maria Tallchief – America’s first major prima ballerina of Native heritage.
- Patsy Takemoto Mink – First woman of color elected to Congress.
- Dr. Mary Edwards Walker – Civil War surgeon and women’s rights activist.
- Celia Cruz – Iconic Cuban American singer.
- Zitkala-Ša (Gertrude Simmons Bonnin) – Native American writer and activist.
- Pauli Murray – Lawyer, priest, and advocate for racial and gender equality.
Get this Set of 30 American Women Quarters Struck at the Philadelphia and Denver Mints
The American Women Quarters Program is a series from the U.S. Mint honoring women who made significant contributions to American history in various fields, including civil rights, politics, science, arts, and more.
The obverse design features a right-facing portrait of George Washington, designed by Laura Gardin Fraser (originally created in 1931 for the Washington quarter but not used at the time).
Each reverse design features a different woman with designs reflecting their achievements or legacy.
Coins included in this set honor these women:
- Maya Angelou – Renowned poet, author, and civil rights activist.
- Dr. Sally Ride – First American woman in space.
- Wilma Mankiller – First female Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation.
- Nina Otero-Warren – Suffragist and advocate for bilingual education.
- Anna May Wong – First Chinese American Hollywood film star.
- Bessie Coleman – First African American and Native American woman pilot.
- Edith Kanaka‘ole – Native Hawaiian composer, dancer, and cultural educator.
- Eleanor Roosevelt – Former First Lady and human rights advocate.
- Jovita Idar – Mexican American journalist and civil rights activist.
- Maria Tallchief – America’s first major prima ballerina of Native heritage.
- Patsy Takemoto Mink – First woman of color elected to Congress.
- Dr. Mary Edwards Walker – Civil War surgeon and women’s rights activist.
- Celia Cruz – Iconic Cuban American singer.
- Zitkala-Ša (Gertrude Simmons Bonnin) – Native American writer and activist.
- Pauli Murray – Lawyer, priest, and advocate for racial and gender equality.