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The 2024 United States Mint Proof Set features 10 proof coins. Each coin bears the “S” mint mark of the United States Mint at
San Francisco. The coins in this set are encased in
two clear plastic lenses in a beautifully designed package and is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.
One lens contains the Proof Lincoln cent, Jefferson nickel,
Roosevelt dime, Kennedy half dollar.This second lens also contains the
Native America dollar. The obverse retains the
central figure of Sacagawea carrying her infant son, Jean-Baptiste.
Inscriptions are “LIBERTY” and “IN GOD WE TRUST.” The reverse design
features an eagle staff, an American Indian symbol of respect, honor,
and patriotism, together with an American flag to represent the dual citizenship of Native Americans. Inscriptions include “United States of
America,” “$1,” and “Indian Citizenship Act of 1924.”
The second lens houses the five Proof American Women Quarters™ this year honoring these five women.
Reverend Dr. Pauli Murray was a poet, writer,
activist, lawyer, and Episcopal priest. Murray is regarded as one of the
most important social justice advocates of the twentieth century.
Honorable Patsy Takemoto Mink –as a Member of Congress,
fought for gender and racial equality, affordable childcare, and
bilingual education. Mink was the champion of Title IX legislation in
Congress, prohibiting sex discrimination in any education program or
activity receiving federal financial assistance. Title IX was
posthumously renamed the Patsy T. Mink Equal Opportunity in Education
Act.
Dr. Mary Edwards Walker was a Civil War era surgeon,
and women’s rights and dress reform advocate. Walker relentlessly
pursued her desire to serve as a surgeon during the Civil War and in
1863 she became the first woman U.S. Army surgeon as a "Contract Acting
Assistant Surgeon (civilian)." To date, Walker is the only woman to be
awarded the Medal of Honor.
Celia Cruz was a Cuban-American singer, cultural
icon, and one of the most popular Latin artists of the 20th century.
Known as the “Queen of Salsa,” Cruz’s numerous honors and awards include
three American and four Latin Grammy awards, the Presidential Medal of
Arts, and countless lifetime achievement awards.
Zitkala-Ša also known as Gertrude Simmons Bonnin, was
a writer, composer, educator, and political activist for Native
American rights and citizenship in the early 20th century. Zitkala-Ša
was staunchly opposed to the annihilation of indigenous culture through
forced assimilation after she was forced to give up her own Native
American customs and traditions in exchange for education. Additionally,
her advocacy work directly led to the passage of the Indian Citizenship
Act of 1924, which granted American Indians US Citizenship while still
maintaining their tribal standing and citizenship.
The
second lens contains the Proof Lincoln cent, Jefferson nickel,
Roosevelt dime, Kennedy half dollar.This lens also contains the
Native American dollar. The obverse retains the
central figure of Sacagawea carrying her infant son, Jean-Baptiste.
Inscriptions are “LIBERTY” and “IN GOD WE TRUST.” The reverse design
features an eagle staff, an American Indian symbol of respect, honor,
and patriotism, together with an American flag to represent the dual
citizenship of Native Americans. Inscriptions include “United States of
America,” “$1,” and “Indian Citizenship Act of 1924.”
(Photos and text courtesy of the United States Mint)