Description: 2024 S Proof Set American Women Quarters with Box and COA The 2024 American Women Quarters clad Proof Set™ includes five proof quarters from the American Women Quarters™ Program honoring: Reverend Dr. Pauli Murray – was a poet, writer, activist, lawyer, and Episcopal priest. Murray is regarded as one of the most important social justice advocates of the twentieth century. Honorable Patsy Takemoto Mink –As a Member of Congress, she fought for gender and racial equality, affordable childcare, and bilingual education. Mink was the champion of Title IX legislation in Congress, prohibiting sex discrimination in any education program or activity receiving federal financial assistance. Title IX was posthumously renamed the Patsy T. Mink Equal Opportunity in Education Act. Dr. Mary Edwards Walker – was a Civil War era surgeon, and women’s rights and dress reform advocate. Walker relentlessly pursued her desire to serve as a surgeon during the Civil War and in 1863 she became the first woman U.S. Army surgeon as a "Contract Acting Assistant Surgeon (civilian)." To date, Walker is the only woman to be awarded the Medal of Honor. Celia Cruz – was a Cuban-American singer, cultural icon, and one of the most popular Latin artists of the 20th century. Known as the “Queen of Salsa,” Cruz’s numerous honors and awards include three American and four Latin Grammy awards, the Presidential Medal of Arts, and countless lifetime achievement awards. Zitkala-Ša – also known as Gertrude Simmons Bonnin, was a writer, composer, educator, and political activist for Native American rights and citizenship in the early 20th century. Zitkala-Ša was staunchly opposed to the annihilation of indigenous culture through assimilation after she was forced to give up her own Native American customs and traditions in exchange for education. Additionally, her advocacy work directly led to the passage of the Indian Citizenship Act of 1924, which granted American Indians US Citizenship while still maintaining their tribal standing and citizenship. Struck at the U.S. Mint facility in San Francisco. Each set is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity. Coin Specifications Denomination: Quarter Finish: Proof Composition: 8.33% Nickel, Balance Copper Diameter: 0.955 inch (24.26 mm) Edge: Reeded Mint and Mint Mark: San Francisco - S
Price: 34.95 USD
Location: Lyons, New York
End Time: 2024-08-13T20:02:01.000Z
Shipping Cost: 10.4 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Circulated/Uncirculated: Uncirculated
Denomination: 25C
Composition: Copper
Year: 2024
Strike Type: Proof
Mint Location: San Francisco
Grade: Ungraded
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Modified Item: No
Certification: U.S. Mint