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The Ninety-One Year Silence: Who Was Missing?
A 1931 portrait designed for the US quarter was set aside for 91 years. Now, a new program asks who was missing from American currency.
The Ninety-One Year Silence: Who Was Missing?
This episode explores the American Women Quarters Program, which introduced the faces of diverse women onto circulating US currency. It delves into the historical context of the Washington quarter and the significance of these new designs.
Program: American Women Quarters Program
Period: 2022-2025
Number of coins: 20
Legislation: Circulating Collectible Coin Redesign Act of 2020
Original Portrait Date: 1931
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