Stacker explored the fascinating lives and achievements of the 20 remarkable women celebrated by the U.S. Mint's American Women Quarters Program.

Rubin also published more than 100 scientific papers, according to the National Women’s History Museum. Rubin’s quarter, sculpted by Mint medallic artist John P. McGraw, shows her staring off ...

This year’s quarters represent women who may not feature in history books but were equally impactful in shaping American history. “We can’t change history, but we can and will change the way ...

“But we’re 51 percent of the population, and we were there during all those historic moments that shaped American history.” The American Women Quarters follow the America the Beautiful ...