25 Cents "Washington Quarter" Patsy Takemoto Mink
2024 year| Copper-nickel clad copper | 5.67 g | 24.26 mm |
| Issuer | United States |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal republic (1776-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 2024 |
| 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#390860 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 18% |
Reverse
Patsy Takemoto Mink holding her landmark “TITLE IX” legislation. In the background, a view of the U.S. Capitol Building prominently features the south wing, home to the U.S. House of Representatives, where Mink served in Congress. The lei she wears represents her home state of Hawaii.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
PATSY TAKEMOTO MINK
E PLURIBUS UNUM
25 CENTS
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY IN EDUCATION
Engraver: John McGraw
Designer: Beth Zaikin
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.
Patsy Matsu Mink (December 6, 1927 – September 28, 2002) was an American attorney and politician from the U.S. state of Hawaii. She served in the United States House of Representatives for 24 years as a member of the Democratic Party, initially from 1965 to 1977, and again from 1990 until she died in 2002. She was the first woman of color and the first Asian-American woman elected to Congress and is known for her work on legislation advancing women's rights and education.
Interesting fact
The 2024 Patsy Takemoto Mink Washington Quarter features a unique design that honors the life and legacy of Patsy Takemoto Mink, the first Asian American woman to serve in Congress. The coin's design depicts Mink in the foreground, surrounded by a stylized representation of the Hawaiian hibiscus, which symbolizes her Hawaiian heritage. The design also includes the inscriptions "Patsy Takemoto Mink" and "American Samoa", which reflects Mink's connection to her ancestral homeland. This coin is a meaningful tribute to Mink's groundbreaking achievements and her commitment to advancing social justice and civil rights.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 D | 187200000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2024 P | 210200000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 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" (Patsy Takemoto Mink) 2024 coin.
