Hidden Figures Bronze Medal Dorothy J. Vaughan 1.5 Inch
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Dorothy J. Vaughan was an American mathematician and human computer who worked for the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics and NASA at Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia.
The obverse (heads) depicts a portrait of Dorothy J. Vaughan. A border of piano keys encircles the design, representing her lifelong love of playing piano. Inscriptions are “ACT OF CONGRESS 2019” and “DOROTHY J. VAUGHAN.”
The reverse (tail) depicts Dorothy J. Vaughan in front of a mainframe computer in a teaching pose, instructing two colleagues. In the background, a sun symbolizes enlightenment, suggesting she was a beacon for others, leading the way for African American women. Inscribed in the center of the sun are Vaughan’s compelling words, “I CHANGED WHAT I COULD, AND WHAT I COULDN’T, I ENDURED.” Additional inscriptions are “FORTRAN EXPERT,” “SCOUT LAUNCH PROGRAM,” and “SUPERVISOR, WEST AREA COMPUTERS.”
| Denomination: | N/A |
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| Finish: | Matte |
| Composition: | 95% copper, 5% zinc |
| Weight: | N/A |
| Diameter: | 1.500 inches |
| Edge: | Plain |
| Mint and Mint Mark: | N/A |
| Privy Mark: | N/A |
Mintage Limit is the total number of a coin manufactured across all products. (For example, a coin may be available in rolls and in our annual sets).
Product Limit is the number of a coin made available in the individual product.
Household Order Limit In cases where we have limited-mintage products (e.g., legislatively mandated or Mint established production or mintage limits), the United States Mint may impose order or household order limits. Order limits help us ensure that we provide fair purchase opportunities to the broadest audience possible. As we monitor our products, limits may be implemented, adjusted, or removed at our discretion.