2024-S Zitkala-Ša Quarter – San Francisco Mint Proof Coin

The 2024-S Zitkala-Ša Quarter is a limited-edition proof coin from the U.S. Mint’s American Women Quarters Program, honoring the legacy of Zitkala-Ša, a Yankton Sioux writer, composer, and activist. Minted at the San Francisco Mint, this coin features a distinctive proof finish, showcasing her significant contributions to Native American rights and cultural preservation.

Design Features:

• Obverse: Features the classic portrait of George Washington, originally designed by Laura Gardin Fraser.

• Reverse: Depicts Zitkala-Ša in traditional Yankton Sioux attire, holding a book to symbolize her literary work. Behind her, a stylized sun represents her opera, and a cardinal reflects her Dakota name, "Red Bird." A Yankton Sioux-inspired diamond pattern sits underneath the sun usmint.gov.

Specifications:

• Mintmark: S (San Francisco)

• Finish: Proof

• Composition: 8.33% nickel, balance copper

• Diameter: 0.955 inch (24.26 mm)

• Weight: 5.670 grams

• Edge: Reeded

This coin is a must-have for collectors interested in Native American history, women's rights, and U.S. coinage. Add the 2024-S Zitkala-Ša Quarter to your collection and celebrate the achievements of an influential American woman.