Maya Angelou to become the first Black woman to appear on U.S. quarter as Treasury rollout begins January 11, 2022 More than 3 years ago Summary ...

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“This coin will ensure generations of Americans learn about Maya Angelou’s books and poetry that spoke to the lived experience of Black women,” said Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto.

The U.S. Treasury released the first coin in its American Women Quarters Program, which features poet Maya Angelou. It's the first time the image of a Black woman has been on a U.S. quarter.

"Each 2022 quarter is designed to reflect the breadth and depth of accomplishments being celebrated throughout this historic coin program," said Mint Deputy Director Ventris C. Gibson.

Wondering at the symbolism behind the depiction, we reached out to U.S. Mint artist Emily S. Damstra, who illustrated the design for Angelou’s coin as well as the forthcoming Anna May Wong quarter.