On Nov. 5, 2024, a limited edition proof set will become available from the U.S. Mint. The set will include all five 2024 American Women Quarters, an American Eagle one ounce silver proof, a Kennedy half dollar, and a Roosevelt dime. All coins are 99.9 percent silver, minted in San Francisco.
The five women featured on the 2024 American Women quarters are Reverend Dr. Puali Murray, Honorable Patsy Takemoto Mink, Dr. Mary Edwards Walker, Celia Cruz and Zitkala-Ša.
Murray was a poet, writer, activist, lawyer and Episcopal priest. She is regarded as one of the most important social justice advocates of the 20th century.
Mink was a member of Congress who fought for gender and racial equality, affordable childcare and bilingual education.
Walker was a surgeon during the Civil War…