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June 23, 2021 The Honorable Janet Yellen Secretary of the Treasury Department of the Treasury 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue Washington DC 20220 Dear Madam Secretary: The Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) held a public meeting via video conference on Wednesday, June 16, 2021, during which the CCAC made recommendations for the three reverse portfolio designs for the remainder of the 2022 American Women Quarters program. (P.L. 116-330) The first reverse portfolio that the CCAC reviewed was for the 2022 quarter honoring Wilma Mankiller. In 1985, Wilma Mankiller became the first female principal chief of the Cherokee Nation. The CCAC was joined by, a representative of her estate, Ms. Kristina Kiehl and Ms. Mankiller’s widow, Mr. Charlie Soap. Following discussion that garnered a great deal of support for the stakeholders preferred design, WM-01B, a motion was made to recommend the design via a voice vote, which passed unanimously. Design WM-01B depicts Wilma Mankiller with a resolute gaze to the future, the wind is at her back, and she is wrapped in a traditional shawl. To her left is the seven-pointed star of the Cherokee Nation. The additional inscriptions are “PRINCIPAL CHIEF” and CHEROKEE NATION, which is written in the Cherokee Language. The second reverse portfolio reviewed was that honoring Adelina “Nina” Otero-Warren, the first Hispanic woman to run for United States Congress, the first female superintendent of public schools in Santa Fe, and a leader in New Mexico’s woman’s suffrage movement. The Committee was joined by family members Ms. Consuelo Althouse, Ms. Katie Peters, and Ms. Nancy Kenney. Again, with this portfolio, the discussion yielded overwhelming support for the stakeholders preferred design AOW-03. A motion was made to recommend AOW-03 through a voice vote, which was unanimous. The design features an image of Adelina Otero-Warren on the left, flanked by three Yucca blossoms – New Mexico’s state flower. The additional inscription is “EL VOTO PARA LAS MUJERES,” or “The Vote for Women” written in Spanish. The stakeholders requested the nickname “NINA” be included in the design, if possible. After consultation with the Mint Chief Engraver, Joseph Menna, a motion was made and passed unanimously that “ADELINA” be replaced by “NINA” with no loss to the original composition. The stakeholders agreed with the change. Established by An Act of Congress, Public Law 108-15 https://www.ccac.gov The third reverse portfolio was that for Anna May Wong, the first Chinese-American film star in Hollywood, with over 60 films to her credit. In a portfolio of excellent designs, two stood out for the Committee. The first was AMW-01, which features an image of Anna May Wong striking a classic dramatic pose. The inscriptions, arranged to read as they might in a movie poster from the era, are “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA PRESENTS ANNA MAY WONG IN QUARTER DOLLAR.” The additional inscription across the bottom is “E PLURIBUS UNUM.” This design initially received 18 votes, placing a close second to the design of AMW10, featuring a close-up image of Anna May Wong with her head resting on her hand, illuminated by the bright lights of a marquee sign. This initially was the top choice with 21 points. Recognizing that AMW-01 represents a break-through design for the United States Mint, a motion was made to take a voice vote between the two designs. AMW-01 rose to the top. The use of the words “QUARTER DOLLAR” as if it was a movie title was termed “genius” by no less than four Committee members. The members of the CCAC are proud to be a part of this American Women Quarter Dollar program and feel that the five total designs recommended for 2022 will be enthusiastically received by the collecting public. Best regards, Mary N. Lannin Chair Established by An Act of Congress, Public Law 108-15 https://www.ccac.gov June 29, 2021 The Honorable Janet Yellen Secretary of the Treasury Department of the Treasury 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue Washington, DC 20220 Dear Madam Secretary: The Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) held a public meeting via videoconference on Wednesday, June 16, 2021, during which the CCAC made recommendations for the 2022 Purple Heart Hall of Honor Commemorative Coin Program (P.L. 116-247). The CCAC was joined by the liaison, Col. Russell Vernon, Executive Director of the National Purple Heart Honor Mission. Col. Vernon had studied the design portfolio extensively and shared his thoughts with the CCAC members. As with many commemorative coin programs, obverses are paired with different reverses to “tell a story” the stakeholder feels is important. This was the case for this program. The CCAC recommends $5 obverse design PH-G-O-04, which features a Purple Heart medal with the inscription “A GRATEFUL NATION HONORS AND REMEMBERS.” This design garnered a score of 28 points out of a possible score of 30. For the reverse design, the CCAC recommends PH-G-R-04, which places George Washington’s signature under the Badge of Military Merit and over a textured stripe. The inscriptions “BADGE OF MILITARY MERIT” and “1782” round out the design. It garnered a score of 26 points, out of a possible score of 30. For the $1 silver design, the CCAC recommends obverse design PH-S-O-02A, which received a score of 30, of a possible score of 33 points. This design features the Purple Heart medal with the additional inscription “COMBAT WOUNDED AND KILLED IN ACTION.” The five stars in this design represent the five branches of the military. For the reverse, the CCAC recommends, by motion, reverse design PH-S-R-01, which shows a woman in a WWI helmet as she bandages a wounded soldier on a stretcher. This design highlights the more than 23,000 female nurses who served in the Army and Navy to support World War I soldiers. The CCAC recommends moving the “$1” denomination below the stretcher, and to have the United States Mint evaluate spelling out “one dollar.” The CCAC made a motion that if the United States Mint decides to colorize coins in this program, it should only be applied to the silver dollar. The motion passed unanimously. Established by An Act of Congress, Public Law 108-15 https://www.ccac.gov For the clad half-dollar, by unanimous motion, the CCAC recommends PH-C-01 for the obverse and PH-R-01 for the reverse. The obverse design, PH-C-01, shows a figure in military fatigues and combat boots using a pair of crutches. The left leg has been amputated from the thigh down. The negative space below the amputated knee shows the missing leg in silhouette. The Purple Heart medal appears behind the figure, and the inscription “ALL GAVE SOME” sits below the composition. The background field has a subtle flag motif. The corresponding reverse design, PH-C-R-01, features a young boy holding the dress cap of an enlisted Marine. The silhouette of a Marine in dress blues stands behind him in negative space, emphasizing the loss that affects the families of Purple Heart recipients. The inscription “SOME GAVE ALL” is featured in the negative space around the boy in the lower half. The background field from the corresponding obverse is repeated. I believe the strong opinions of Col. Vernon, meshed with the CCAC’s recommendations, will contribute to a Purple Heart Hall of Honor Commemorative Coin Program of which Purple Heart recipients, their families, and all American will be proud. Best regards, Mary N. Lannin Chair Established by An Act of Congress, Public Law 108-15 https://www.ccac.gov