Press Release
☷United States Mint Begins Shipping 2024 American Women Quarters™ Celebrating the Honorable Patsy Takemoto Mink on March 25
U.S. Mint ( By Press Release office)
Mar 19,2024
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Hey , starting on March 25 , the United States Mint is gonna be shipping out the second coin in the 2024 American Women Quarters Program . This one ' s all about the amazing Patsy Takemoto Mink , the first woman of color elected to Congress . She was a total trailblazer and played a big role in getting the Title IX law passed . They even renamed it the Patsy Takemoto Mink Equal Opportunity in Education Act after she passed away . The coin ' s got her holding the TITLE IX legislation and the U . S . Capitol Building in the background . On the other side , you ' ve got good ol ' George Washington , sculpted by a super talented woman named Laura Gardin Fraser . It ' s all part of a series honoring incredible women and their contributions to our country . Hey , just letting you know that coins with more honorees will be sent out until 2025 . Check out the Honorable Patsy Takemoto Mink quarter online . This program showcases American women and their achievements with unique coin designs . There will be five new quarters each year from 2022 to 2025 . The diverse group of women honored include those in suffrage , civil rights , science , and more . Keep an eye out for the Honorable Patsy Takemoto Mink quarter at your local bank in April or May . This coin program is a great way to inspire future generations . Join now to make sure you get the coins you want until 2025 . Learn more about the United States Mint and the American Women Quarters Program on their website . Stay updated by subscribing to their email notifications and following them on social media .
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