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Statement by Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen on the U.S. Mint’s American Women Quarters Program | U.S. D…

Statement by Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen on the U.S.
Mint’s American Women Quarters Program
January 10, 2022

WASHINGTON — Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen released the following statement
on the U.S. Mint announcing that it has begun shipping the first coins in the American Women
Quarters Program, featuring Maya Angelou. The U.S. Mintʼs press release on this
announcement is found here.
“Each time we redesign our currency, we have the chance to say something about our country
— what we value, and how weʼve progressed as a society. Iʼm very proud that these coins
celebrate the contributions of some of Americaʼs most remarkable women, including Maya
Angelou.”
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