25 cents - The Honorable Patsy Takemoto Mink
Series: USA - American Women Quarters
Designed by Beth Zaiken, Artistic Infusion Program
Sculpted by John P. McGraw, United States Mint Medallic Artist
Depicts the Honorable Patsy Takemoto Mink holding her landmark “TITLE IX” legislation. In the background, a view of the U.S. Capitol Building prominently features the south wing, home to the U.S. House of Representatives, where Mink served in Congress. The lei she wears represents her home state of Hawaii. The included inscriptions are “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” “PATSY TAKEMOTO MINK,” “E PLURIBUS UNUM,” “25 CENTS,” and “EQUAL OPPORTUNITY IN EDUCATION.”