Tag: U.S. Mint
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Ventris C. Gibson makes history as the first Black American to lead the U.S. Mint, launching the Harriet Tubman Commemorative Coin Program to honor the abolitionist’s legacy.
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Celia Cruz makes history as the first Afro-Latina on U.S. currency, joining four other trailblazing women in the 2024 American Women Quarters Program.
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Late Grammy Winner, Celia Cruz, the “Queen of Salsa,” makes history as the first Afro Latina featured on a U.S. quarter. Explore her seven-decade musical legacy, breaking barriers in salsa, and posthumous recognition as a trailblazing American woman.
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