Maya Angelou Becomes the First African-American Woman Minted on US Coin

The activist became the African-American woman to have her face minted on the quarter.

Maya Angelou, acclaimed poet and activist has the honor of becoming the first African American woman to be on the quarter. Historically, the quarter has the first American President George Washington on one side and an eagle on the other side. In a statement by the US Mint, this is the first quarter to be released in the American Quarters Programme.

The first coin of the American Women Quarters™ Program is here—the Maya Angelou Quarter! Learn about honoree Maya Angelou and #HerQuarter in our press release at https://t.co/yYzGJpXQDD. Look for it in your change. @USTreasury @smithsonian @womenshistory @DrMayaAngelou @WCPInst pic.twitter.com/GVUpcnbszq

— United States Mint (@usmint) January 10, 2022