Maya Angelou debuts on the first release of the American Women Quarters Program.
(Photo:U.S. Mint)
Maya Angelou has made history once again.
Now, posthumously, Angelou is breaking another boundary.
Maya Angelou debuts on the first release of the American Women Quarters Program. (Photo:U.S. Mint)
Angelou’s coin is the first to be released.
The other legendary ladies will receive release dates over the next four years.
Each woman’s design is unique.
Maya Angelous receives the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Barack Obama in 2011. (Photo:Wikimedia Commons, Public domain)
In addition to the celebration of Angelou’s commemoration, the coin has been met with somecriticism and controversy.
Additionally, people note that placing women on currency seems to beat presenta limited-run activity confined to coinage.
Women have greatly contributed to American history and deserve to be on currency and in textbooks.
Angelou’s quarter is a beautiful tribute and a good place to start.
If you are interested in collecting the American Women Quarters Program coins, you cansign upwith the U.S. Mint.
Starting today, check your change at the grocery store.
You may find a shiny reminder of a legendary poet and activist in your hand.
Poet and activist Maya Angelou is the first Black woman to appear on a U.S. quarter.
Maya Angelous receives the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Barack Obama in 2011.
The first coin of the American Women QuartersTM Program is herethe Maya Angelou Quarter!
Learn about honoree Maya Angelou and#HerQuarterin our press release athttps://t.co/yYzGJpXQDD.
Look for it in your change.
