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United States Mint Begins Shipping 2024 American Women Quarters™ Honoring Reverend Dr. Pauli Murray on January 2

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Tuesday, December 26, 2023

Washington, DC, Dec. 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The United States Mint (Mint) will begin shipping the first coin in the 2024 American Women Quarters™ (AWQ) Program on January 2.

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  • Washington, DC, Dec. 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The United States Mint (Mint) will begin shipping the first coin in the 2024 American Women Quarters™ (AWQ) Program on January 2.
  • The Mint facilities at Philadelphia and Denver are manufacturing these circulating quarters honoring Reverend Dr. Pauli Murray.
  • Reverend Dr. Pauli Murray is regarded as one of the most important social justice advocates of the 20th century.
  • “The first coin of the 2024 American Women Quarters™ Program honors the life and legacy of Reverend Dr. Pauli Murray,” said Mint Director Ventris C. Gibson.

United States Mint Begins Shipping 2023 American Women Quarters™ Honoring Maria Tallchief on October 23

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Monday, October 16, 2023

Washington, DC, Oct. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The United States Mint (Mint) will begin shipping the fifth coin in the 2023 American Women Quarters™ (AWQ) Program on October 23.

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  • Washington, DC, Oct. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The United States Mint (Mint) will begin shipping the fifth coin in the 2023 American Women Quarters™ (AWQ) Program on October 23.
  • The Mint facilities at Philadelphia and Denver manufacture these circulating quarters honoring Maria Tallchief.
  • “The fifth coin of the 2023 American Women Quarters™ Program honors the life and legacy of Maria Tallchief,” said Mint Director Ventris C. Gibson.
  • Authorized by Public Law 116-330, the American Women Quarters™ Program features coins with reverse (tails) designs emblematic of the accomplishments and contributions of American women.

United States Mint Begins Shipping 2023 American Women Quarters™ Honoring Jovita Idar on August 14th

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Thursday, August 10, 2023

Washington, DC, Aug. 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The United States Mint (Mint) will begin shipping the fourth coin in the 2023 American Women Quarters™ (AWQ) Program on August 14th.

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  • Washington, DC, Aug. 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The United States Mint (Mint) will begin shipping the fourth coin in the 2023 American Women Quarters™ (AWQ) Program on August 14th.
  • The Mint facilities at Philadelphia and Denver manufacture these circulating quarters honoring Jovita Idar.
  • “The fourth coin of the 2023 American Women Quarters™ Program honors the life and legacy of Jovita Idar,” said Mint Director Ventris C. Gibson.
  • Her legacy continues to encourage and empower future generations.”
    United States Mint Medallic Artist John P. McGraw designed and sculpted the Jovita Idar quarter reverse design.

United States Mint Begins Shipping 2023 American Women Quarters™ Honoring Eleanor Roosevelt on June 5th

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Tuesday, May 30, 2023

Washington, DC, May 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On June 5, the United States Mint (Mint) will begin shipping the third coin in the 2023 American Women Quarters™ (AWQ) series honoring Eleanor Roosevelt.

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  • Washington, DC, May 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On June 5, the United States Mint (Mint) will begin shipping the third coin in the 2023 American Women Quarters™ (AWQ) series honoring Eleanor Roosevelt.
  • “The third coin of the 2023 American Women Quarters Program honors the life and legacy of Eleanor Roosevelt,” said Mint Director Ventris C. Gibson.
  • Authorized by Public Law 116-330, the American Women Quarters Program features coins with reverse (tails) designs emblematic of the accomplishments and contributions of American women.
  • Please consult with your local banks regarding the availability of AWQ Program quarters honoring Eleanor Roosevelt in the middle to the latter part of June.

United States Mint Begins Shipping 2023 American Women Quarters™ Program Coins Honoring Bessie Coleman January 3

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Tuesday, January 3, 2023

Washington, DC, Jan. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the United States Mint (Mint) began shipping the first coin in the 2023 American Women Quarters (AWQ) Program.

Key Points: 
  • Washington, DC, Jan. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the United States Mint (Mint) began shipping the first coin in the 2023 American Women Quarters (AWQ) Program.
  • “The first coin of the 2023 American Women’s Quarters™ Program honors the life and legacy of Bessie Coleman,” said Mint Director Ventris C. Gibson.
  • The inscriptions are “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” “QUARTER DOLLAR,” “E PLURIBUS UNUM,” “BESSIE COLEMAN,” and “6.15.1921,” the date Coleman received her pilot’s license.
  • The reverse was designed by United States Mint Artistic Infusion Program Designer Chris Costello and sculpted by United States Mint Medallic Artist Eric David Custer.

United States Mint to Begin Shipping Fifth American Women Quarters™ Program Coins October 24

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Monday, October 17, 2022

Washington, DC, Oct. 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The United States Mint (Mint) will begin shipping the fifth coin in the American Women Quarters (AWQ) Program on October 24.

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  • Washington, DC, Oct. 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The United States Mint (Mint) will begin shipping the fifth coin in the American Women Quarters (AWQ) Program on October 24.
  • It was designed by United States Mint Artistic Infusion Program Designer Emily Damstra and sculpted by United States Mint Medallic Artist John McGraw.
  • Authorized by Public Law 116-330, the American Women Quarters Program features coins with reverse (tails) designs emblematic of the accomplishments and contributions of American women.
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United States Mint Announces Designs for 2023 American Women Quarters™ Program Coins

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Monday, August 29, 2022

Washington, DC, Aug. 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The United States Mint (Mint) is pleased to announce the designs for the second year of the American Women Quarters Program.

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  • Washington, DC, Aug. 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The United States Mint (Mint) is pleased to announce the designs for the second year of the American Women Quarters Program.
  • Authorized by Public Law 116-330 , this four-year program features coins with reverse (tails) designs emblematic of the accomplishments and contributions of trailblazing American women.
  • I am pleased to announce the designs of the 2023 American Women Quarters, said Mint Director Ventris C. Gibson.
  • Congress created the United States Mint in 1792, and the Mint became part of the Department of the Treasury in 1873.

United States Mint to Begin Shipping Fourth American Women Quarters™ Program Coins August 15

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Monday, August 8, 2022

Washington, DC, Aug. 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The United States Mint (Mint) will begin shipping the fourth coin in the American Women Quarters (AWQ) Program on August 15.

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  • Washington, DC, Aug. 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The United States Mint (Mint) will begin shipping the fourth coin in the American Women Quarters (AWQ) Program on August 15.
  • The fourth coin in our American Women Quarters Program honors Nina Otero-Warren, a courageous advocate for women, children, and Hispanic and Native American communities, said Mint Director Ventris C. Gibson.
  • It was designed by United States Mint Artistic Infusion Program (AIP) Designer Chris Costello and sculpted by United States Mint Medallic Artist Craig A. Campbell.
  • Authorized by Public Law 116-330 , the American Women Quarters Program features coins with reverse (tails) designs emblematic of the accomplishments and contributions of American women.