Extraordinary women who have revolutionized their fields have graced U.S. currency over the last couple of years.
Figures like astronautSally Rideand poetMaya Angelouhave been featured as part of theAmerican Women Quarters Program.
And now, a celebrated group of ballerinas will appear on the 2023 Native American $1 coin.
Designed to honor American Indians in Ballet, the design showsMaria Tallchiefin a balletic pose.
Tallchief, from the Osage Nation, was widely regarded as Americas first major prima ballerina.
Their legacy of achievement and inclusion continues to influence ballet today,writesthe U.S. Mint.
Maria Tallchief. (Photo:Unknown photographervia Wikimedia Commons, Public domain)
The obverse design will keep the well-known figure of Sacagawea carrying her son.
