The final American Women Quarter program release of 2024 will be available later today. The quarter honoring Zitkala-Sa will be available at Noon Eastern, 9:00 AM Pacific from the United States Mint. The quarter will be available in 40-coin rolls and 100-coin bags.
The American Women Quarter Program is a four-year program honoring significant women and their contributions to the United States.
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 an 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.
The reverse (tails) depicts Zitkala-Ša in traditional Yankton Sioux dress. She is holding a book, which represents her work as an author as well as her successful activism for Native American rights. Behind her, a stylized sun represents her work on The Sun Dance Opera, while a cardinal symbolizes her name, which translates to “Red Bird.” A Yankton Sioux-inspired diamond pattern sits underneath the sun. Inscriptions are “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” “E PLURIBUS UNUM,” “AUTHOR,” “ACTIVIST,” “COMPOSER,” “25 CENTS,” and “ZITKALA-ŠA.”
The common obverse (heads) depicts a portrait of George Washington. This design was originally composed and sculpted by Laura Gardin Fraser as a candidate entry for the 1932 quarter, which honored the bicentennial of George Washington’s birth. Inscriptions are “LIBERTY,” “IN GOD WE TRUST,” and “2024.”
Four products will be available from the Mint for the Walker Quarter:
- 100-Coin Bag (Philadelphia) – $45.00
- 100-Coin Bag (Denver) – $45.00
- 2-Roll 40-Coin Per Roll Set (Philadelphia & Denver) – $40.00
- 3-Roll 40-Coin Per Roll Set (Philadelphia, Denver, and San Francisco) – $60.00
Note that on the 3-roll set, the San Francisco roll contains uncirculated circulation-quality coins, not proofs.
Production and household limits are in place for purchasing these products from the Mint. They are expected to be quick sellouts. The Mint offers a subscription program for the American Women Quarter program, which is the quickest and surest way to get the products you want for your collection.