© Image courtesy of the United States Mint
© Image courtesy of the United States Mint
¼ Dollar "Washington Quarter" Anna May Wong
2022 year| Copper-nickel clad copper | 5.67 g | 24.26 mm |
| Issuer | United States |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal republic (1776-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 2022 |
| Value | ¼ Dollar = 25 Cents (¼ USD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1785-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel clad copper |
| Weight | 5.67 g |
| Diameter | 24.26 mm |
| Thickness | 1.75 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#314288 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 9% |
Reverse
Anna May Wong with her head resting on her hand, surrounded by the bright lights of a marquee sign.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
E PLURIBUS UNUM
QUARTER DOLLAR
ANNA MAY WONG
Engraver: John McGraw
Designer: Emily S. Damstra
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The obverse (heads) depicts a portrait of George Washington. The 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.The Anna May Wong Quarter is the fifth coin in the American Women Quarters™ Program. Anna May Wong was the first Chinese American film star in Hollywood. She left a legacy for women in the film industry.
Wong appeared in more than 60 movies throughout her career. In addition to her roles in silent films, television, and stage, she landed a role in one of the first movies made in Technicolor. She achieved international success despite racism and discrimination.
Interesting fact
The Anna May Wong quarter, released in 2022, is the first coin in the United States Mint's American Women Quarters Program, which honors women who have made significant contributions to the country's history and culture.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 D | 240800000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2022 P | 226800000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2022 S | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ¼ Dollar "Washington Quarter" (Anna May Wong) 2022 coin.
