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U.S. Mint
The late Maya Angelou was honored by the United States Mint Monday in a very special way.
Angelou became the first Black woman to have her image featured on a U.S. quarter.
“It is my honor to present our Nation’s first circulating coins dedicated to celebrating American women and their contributions to American history,” said Mint Deputy Director Ventris C. Gibson in a statement. “Each 2022 quarter is designed to reflect the breadth and depth of accomplishments being celebrated throughout this historic coin program. Maya Angelou, featured on the reverse of this first coin in the series, used words to inspire and uplift.”
Angelou is best known