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Maria Tallchief Quarter

November 17, 2022 - The Maria Tallchief Quarter is the 10th coin in the American Women Quarters™ Program. Maria Tallchief is widely considered the first American prima ballerina. She broke barriers as a Native American ballet dancer, exhibiting strength and resilience both on and...

Jovita Idar Quarter

August 29, 2023 - The Jovita Idar Quarter is the ninth coin in the American Women Quarters™ Program. Jovita Idar was a Mexican-American journalist, activist, teacher, and suffragist. She devoted her life to fighting against separatist ideologies and sought to create a better future...

Eleanor Roosevelt Quarter

March 6, 2023 - The Eleanor Roosevelt Quarter is the eighth coin in the American Women Quarters™ Program. Eleanor Roosevelt was a first lady, author, civil liberties advocate, and Chairperson of the United Nations Human Rights Commission. She was instrumental in the passage of...

Edith Kanakaʻole Quarter

March 6, 2023 - The Edith Kanakaʻole Quarter is the seventh coin in the American Women Quarters™ Program. Edith Kanakaʻole was an indigenous Hawaiian composer, chanter, kumu hula, and a custodian of native culture, traditions, and the natural land. Her moʻolelo, or stories, served...

Bessie Coleman Quarter

October 18, 2022 - The Bessie Coleman Quarter is the sixth coin in the American Women Quarters™ Program. Bessie Coleman was the first African American and first Native American woman pilot. She was also the first African American to earn an international pilot’s license....

2022 American Liberty Silver Medal™ On Sale August 18

August 11, 2022 - WASHINGTON – The United States Mint (Mint) will open sales for the 2022 American Liberty Silver Medal (product code 22DB) on August 18 at noon EDT. The Mint has limited production of this special medal to 75,000 units. There is...