25 Cents "Washington Quarter" Zitkala-Ša
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#391010 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 49% |
Reverse
Zitkala-Ša in traditional Yankton Sioux dress. She is holding a book, which represents her work as an author as well as her successful activism for Native American rights. Behind her, a stylized sun represents her work on The Sun Dance Opera, while a cardinal symbolizes her name, which translates to “Red Bird.” A Yankton Sioux-inspired diamond pattern sits underneath the sun.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
E PLURIBUS UNUM
AUTHOR
ACTIVIST
COMPOSER
25 CENTS
ZITKALA-ŠA
Engraver: Renata Gordon
Designer: Don Everhart
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.
Zitkála-Šá (“Red Bird”), also known as Gertrude Simmons Bonnin, was a Native American musician, writer, and activist who fought for women's suffrage and Indigenous voting rights in the early 20th century. Her writings and activism led to citizenship and voting rights for women and all Indigenous people.
Interesting fact
The Zitkala-Ša Washington Quarter, released in 2024, features a unique design that honors the life and legacy of Zitkala-Ša, a Native American writer, musician, and activist who was instrumental in the preservation and celebration of Native American culture. The coin's design depicts Zitkala-Ša playing a traditional Native American flute, surrounded by a beautiful landscape of rolling hills and trees. This coin is not only a tribute to Zitkala-Ša's contributions, but also a symbol of the rich cultural heritage of Native American communities.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 D | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 2024 P | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 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" (Zitkala-Ša) 2024 coin.
