25 Cents "Washington Quarter" Celia Cruz
2024 year| Silver (.999) | 6.34 g | 24.26 mm |
| Issuer | United States |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal republic (1776-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2024 |
| Value | ¼ Dollar = 25 Cents (¼ USD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1785-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 6.34 g |
| Diameter | 24.26 mm |
| Thickness | 1.75 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#390992 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 68% |
Reverse
A dynamic depiction of Celia Cruz flashing her dazzling smile while performing in a rumba-style dress. Her signature catchphrase “¡AZÚCAR!” is inscribed on the right.
Scripts: Cherokee, Latin
Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
¡AZÚCAR!
E PLURIBUS UNUM
25₵
CELIA CRUZ
Engraver: Phebe Hemphill
Designer: Phebe Hemphill
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The obverse (heads) depicts a portrait of George Washington, originally composed and sculpted by Laura Gardin Fraser to mark George Washington’s 200th birthday. A recommended design for the 1932 quarter, then-Treasury Secretary Mellon ultimately selected the familiar John Flannigan design.
Celia Cruz, often called the Queen of Salsa, brought a vivacity to her stage performances that filled her music as well as the stage. She was born in Havana, Cuba, in 1925, where she began singing and attended a music academy in the late 1940s. In 1950 she joined a popular Cuban orchestra, La Sonora Matancera, and following the political upheaval of the Cuban revolution she and most of the orchestra members emigrated& from Cuba to the United States by way of a performance tour in Mexico. Cruz's popularity in the United States helped bring salsa into the public eye, and she flourished despite being in a genre with primarily male artists. Collaborations with Tito Puente, Johnny Pacheco, and the Fania All-Stars, among others, also helped to increase her audience and the popularity of Latino music in the United States.
Interesting fact
The Celia Cruz Washington Quarter, released in 2024, is the first coin in the United States Mint's American Women Quarters Program, which celebrates the achievements and contributions of American women. This coin features an image of Celia Cruz, a renowned Afro-Cuban singer and activist, on the tail side, and the traditional portrait of George Washington on the obverse. It's interesting to note that this coin is made of .999 silver and weighs 6.34 grams, making it a unique and valuable addition to any coin collection.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 S | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 25 Cents "Washington Quarter" (Celia Cruz) 2024 coin.
