Washington, DC, August 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The United States Mint (Mint) is producing 2024 American Women Quarters Ornaments™ will be available for purchase on August 22 at 12:00 p.m. ET. Each ornament includes one 2024 American Women Quarter in uncirculated condition. Production is limited to 2,000 pieces per design. There are no household order restrictions.
The American Women’s Quarter™ The program is a four-year initiative that recognizes the achievements and contributions of women who have shaped our nation’s history and paved the way for generations to come. The 2024 ornaments feature quarter dollar coins honoring Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray—Poet, writer, activist, lawyer and Episcopal priest; the Honorable Patsy Takemoto Mink– the first woman of color in Congress and an advocate for many issues, including Title IX legislation; Dr. Mary Edwards Walker– Surgeon during the Civil War and advocate of women’s rights and dress reform; Celia Cruz—Cuban-American singer, cultural icon and one of the most popular Latin American artists of the 20th century; and Zitkala-Sa– also known as Gertrude Simmons Bonnin – a writer, composer, educator, and political activist for Native American rights and citizenship in the early 20th century.
Handcrafted at the Mint’s Philadelphia facility, each exquisitely designed ornament is made of solid brass with a rhodium finish and features intricate elements designed specifically for each honoree. A matching ribbon is attached to the top of the ornament for easy display.
The American Women Quarters Ornaments are $35 each and sold individually. Sign up for REMIND ME alerts by visiting the official product listing and selecting each ornament:
- American Women’s Quarter Ornament – Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray (Product Code 24WO1).
- American Women’s Quarter Ornament – Honorable Patsy Takemoto Mink (product code 24WO2).
- American Women’s Quarter Ornament – Dr. Mary Edwards Walker (product code 24WO3).
- American Women’s Quarter Ornament – Celia Cruz, minted in Philadelphia (product code 24WO4).
- American Women’s Quarter Ornament – Zitkala-Ša, minted in Philadelphia (product code 24WO5).
These unique ornaments are beautifully protected by matching packaging with the honoree’s name, year and American Woman Quarters logo on the top of the box. Inside the box is a certificate of authenticity signed by the Mint’s director, as well as an explanation of the ornament’s design elements and a brief biography of the honoree.
American Women Quarters Program products can also be purchased through the Mint’s product subscription page. Once you enroll, you will receive the next product in the series and will continue to receive products until you end your subscription. Visit our subscription page for more information.
The 2024 American Women Quarters Ornaments will also be available at the Mint’s sales centers: Philadelphia Mint, 151 N. Independence Mall East, Philadelphia, PA 19106 (on 5th Street between Arch Street and Race Street); Denver Mint, 320 West Colfax Avenue, Denver, CO 80204 (on Cherokee Street, between West Colfax Avenue and West 14th Avenue); and at the Mint’s Washington, DC Coin Shop, 801 9th St. NW, Washington, DC 20220.
Inspire women everywhere. Purchase the American Women Quarters Program today and start collecting this historic series honoring extraordinary women whose achievements, triumphs and legacies reflect the strength and resilience of our nation.
About the United States Mint
Congress established the United States Mint in 1792, and in 1873 the Mint became part of the Treasury Department. As the sole manufacturer of legal tender, the Mint is responsible for producing circulation coins for the nation’s commerce and business. The Mint also produces numismatic products, including proof, uncirculated and commemorative coins, Congressional Gold Medals, silver and bronze medals, and silver and gold coins. Its numismatic programs are self-supporting and operate at no cost to taxpayers.
Note: To ensure that the entire public has fair and equitable access to United States Mint products, the United States Mint will not accept or fulfill orders received prior to the official on-sale date of August 22, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. EDT.
Please use the United States Mint catalog page at https://catalog.usmint.gov/ as your primary source for the most current product and service status information or call 1-800-USA-MINT (872-6468).
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