Today, Oct. 21, the United States Mint began shipping 2024 Zitkala-Ša quarters to Federal Reserve Banks and their coin terminals for distribution into circulation. This coin is the last of five distinct quarter designs for this year and the fifteenth overall in the U.S. Mint’s American Women Quarters™ Program.
At the onset of the four-year series in 2022, the trailblazers honored were Maya Angelou, Dr. Sally Ride, Wilma Mankiller, Nina Otero-Warren, and Anna May Wong. Quarters for 2023 extended the celebration of the accomplishments and contributions made by American women by honoring Bessie Coleman, Edith Kanakaʻole, Eleanor Roosevelt, Jovita Idar, and Maria Tallchief. Quarters for 2024 pay tribute to Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray, Patsy Takemoto Mink, Dr. Mary Edwards Walker, Celia Cruz, and Zitkala-Ša.
Zitkala-Ša (1876–1938), born Gertrude Simmons Bonnin, was a prominent Native American writer, editor, musician, educator, and political activist. Hailing from the Yankton Sioux Reservation in South Dakota, she belonged to the Yankton Dakota Sioux tribe. Her Lakota name, Zitkala-Ša, meaning “Red Bird,” reflects her cultural roots.
"Zitkala-Ša was a gifted musician and violinist and collaborated on what is considered the first known American Indian opera. Premiering in Utah in 1913, The Sun Dance Opera was centered on the Sun Dance, a sacred, ceremonial dance that was outlawed by the U.S. government at the time" said U.S. Mint Director Ventris C. Gibson. " Zitkala-Ša felt the opera would be a powerful way to share her values with diverse audiences. Her writings and advocacy continue to have an impact today."
The quarter’s reverse (tails) features Zitkala-Ša in traditional Yankton Sioux attire, holding a book symbolizing her achievements as both an author and advocate for Native American rights. A stylized sun in the background honors her contributions to The Sun Dance Opera, while a cardinal represents her name. A Yankton Sioux-inspired diamond pattern is positioned beneath the sun.
This image was designed by Artist Infusion Program designer Don Everhart and sculpted by Mint Medallic Artist Renata Gordon.
"The design features the effigy of Zitkala-Ša wearing her tribal regalia — the beads and intricate leather straps with metal elements made for a beautiful and challenging subject," said Gordon. "I stayed faithful to the design down to the most minute detail because much of the regalia is steeped in Native American symbolism and meaning. I loved participating in the legend that lives on, as my fellow engravers and I get to do with many of the subjects selected to be on U.S. coinage and medals."
The obverse (heads side) of every American Women Quarter depicts a common design: a portrait of George Washington. Sculpted by Laura Gardin Fraser over 90 years ago, this image was originally crafted to mark Washington’s 200th birthday.
Quarters for circulation are produced at U.S. Mint production facilities in Philadelphia and Denver.
Next Monday, Oct. 28, the U.S. Mint will release circulating quality Zitkala-Ša quarters to the public via their website at https://catalog.usmint.gov. These quarters will be offered in three different product options:
- a set of two rolls for $40,
- a set of three rolls for $60, and
- 100-coin bags at $45 apiece.
Notably, the three-roll set includes a roll of quarters from the San Francisco Mint, offering a unique level of rarity since, unlike those from Philadelphia and Denver, these quarters are not released into general circulation.
The final coins from the program, quarters for 2025, will honor Ida B. Wells, Juliette Gordon Low, Dr. Vera Rubin, Stacey Park Milbern, and Althea Gibson.
With all of the excitement and exuberance surrounding the 2024 Flowing Hair Silver Medal extravaganza it’s all too easy to forget that the Mint does still offer other products.
Yes, there are still the reverse proof Morgan and Peace silver dollars. I’m excited to receive my second year issue.
Antonio,
Reverse proofs are beautiful coins. This distinguishes you for thinking outside the box.
Love the details that Renata Gordon so thoughtfully and expertly executed on this coin! Makes me really feel remiss that I was unable to find the means to collect the AWQ’s in silver proof. Perhaps, down the road, when my financial situation changes, I’ll shop for and collect a set in PCGS PF70 Flag Labels. Hopefully the price will stay low, since many “collectors” haven’t seemingly been enthralled with the AWQ’s series. I like them overall and wouldn’t also mind, picking up the S clad AWQ’s in a MS68-70(?) PCGS Flag Label as well. “To each their own”, as has… Read more »
CaliSkier,
“To each their own”, as has been coined here on Coin News!
In my case that means AWQs in all three formats, Uncirculated, Proof and Silver Proof, that is, until the Silver Proofs crossed my upper limit price threshold last year, and since then it has been just the two clad varieties. We do what we can.
Navajo Code Talker from WWII passes away at 107 years old! Out of many articles I read, I chose the one below, for it relayed a story I felt held more cultural significance and detail. May John Kinsel’s spirit forever be remembered in his native Navajo Nation! By Arlyssa D Becenti, Breaking News Editor/Indigenous Affairs Reporting for AZCentral. https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona/2024/10/19/one-of-the-last-remaining-navajo-code-talkers-john-kinsel-dies-at-107-in-arizona/75757722007/ PS RIP and thank you to John Kinsel, Navajo Code Talker, as well as other WWII Code Talkers encompassing many different tribes, in addition to any and all other service members defending our country, sacrificing their lives, protecting our Great Nation… Read more »
CaliSkier,
I had at one point contemplated trying to collect the complete series of Code Talker Medals in the small format but before my project could get underway the Mint performed it’s infamous quadrupling of Medal prices trick and that was the end of that.
Kaiser, same here re: contemplating the collecting of the Code Talker Medals. Glad I didn’t start, as I’d have been pretty bummed with those particular price raises and would have stopped immediately, basically before I got really into them. I’d imagine that those price raises on the bronze medals, more or less, killed virtually all demand for the bronze medals across the board? The few I’d purchased prior to that, I’d returned due to being unhappy about the quality and inconsistent finish/look. The mix of alloy seemed to vary by issue. That would be a quite $pendy venture to purchase… Read more »
CaliSkier,
Under the original pricing scheme the entire small medal collection would have been a rather worthwhile and quite reasonable purchase. However, once the new pricing regimen fell into place regardless of the attractiveness of the medals their enhanced cost would have been absurd.
Great medal series. I bought all the designs I liked and a few 3” even, the price hike eliminated me as a buyer anymore….
John Q. Coinage,
That’s a very nice collection. It’s good you were able to acquire so many before the price-quadrupling fiasco essentially put the entire medal program to rest.
They were also used as gifts for some Native American friends of ours. Really intrigued some….
JQC,
A splendid purpose for the medals; I applaud you for your thoughtfulness!
Your COA Counter.., after all, why buy the coin (or medal in this case), when you can collect the label, or better yet, a COA! as of 5 pm, 10/21 – (listed price / sold price) 10 – $24,999 / Delisted 19 – $22,500 / 104 – $10,999 / 114 – $18,999 / 167 – $10,999.00 > $15,000 / 193 – $15,000 / 214 – $12,995 > $10,995 > $12,995 / Sold – Best Offer (final $ not available on watchcount ) 215 – $10,995 / 216 – $10,995 / 218 – $10,995 > $12,995 / See any that need to… Read more »
If I understand this tally correctly then only one of the Medals on the list has actually been sold so far and that one we don’t know the price for which it sold.
There’s a healthy dose of irrational exuberance reflected in those listing prices above..,
Even privy stamped FHS selling for $4,000 to $5,000 is rather absurd, IMHO, it’s a medal, people.
Though we’ve seen this play out before.., with these hot releases,
We’ll see where they’re at 6 days from now, 6 weeks from, & 6 months from now…, will they be a Trick, or a Treat ?
My is money is on a grand, this time next year… + or – $200.
Keep Calm & Stack On,
This is a rather unusual occasion of a silver medal/coin substitute possibly blowing its upcoming gold coin counterpart out of the water pricewise.
Incidentally, if the numismatic community is serious about looking for ways to extend interest in coin collecting to the younger generation(s), I’m not sure pricey examples like this are in fact the best way to go about it.
Update – 104 – $10,999 / Sold for $9,500
Hmmm…someone who absolutely had to have it or couldn’t wait to flip it again?
Or, maybe they just had a bit of pocket change they absolutely had get rid of. When I think that this price is the equivalent of my condo fees for an entire year I just have to be amazed! Perhaps there’s simply nothing all that average about the ” average” coin buyer these days. It is what it is.
24YH – 2024 FLOWING HAIR SILVER MEDAL 1 OZ – 40,999 (10/20/2024)
Plenty for everyone, especially with the 15000+ returns coming back to inventory….
😀
Rick,
It will be interesting to see the first weekly sales (and returns) report from the Mint regarding these FH Silver Medals.
And all of them below Grade 70, minus privy marks and of course no signed COAs.
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Bullion exchange has PCGS MS 70 flowing hair with privy at $7,500 now. They were $5,300 right before the release date.
Their operators are standing. Bye!
Silver is sure getting the “love” today! Golds creeping up too. Will we see $35 Silver and $2800 Gold? For you Silver Stackers, you’ve been waiting a long time for this spot price, will the Silver Stackers start cashing in? Or will they wait, hoping Silver keeps creeping up? Time will tell. I’m in the camp that Silver will continue up and Gold will too! Problem is, if Gold keeps going up, what will the release price be on the GFH be? At spot price now, it would be $3,770.00, gulp! That’s a lot of Benjamin’s! Are there 17,500 folks… Read more »
Silver $35.03…, we’re going $50! To the moon!
One of dees days Alice! Pow! To the moon!
Yep, that’s how we might feel about Ventris when the ASEs go for $150 a pop.
My feeling will be, “Those were the days my friend, we thought they’d never end, those were the days, those were the days.”
The more years I tally on this planet the clearer it becomes to me that change is not just inevitable but literally unstoppable.
Keep Calm & Stack On,
It’ll be fun to see the price of American Silver Eagles when silver hits $50.
The bullion premium % has actually fallen. But USM prices are extortion essentially for those in need of certain coin fixes….just my 2c
JQC,
I think we can credit you with another “Bullseye Award” for that analysis!
AKBob, I hope the flowing hair coin is all what you expect. I set aside money for it back in May but I decided just recently to go elsewhere with my money due to the expected premium on this coin. Maybe I’ll buy a 69 or OGP later after I build back up by mad money. Or I’ll just admire it from afar or trade my 2023 Liberty gold for one. Time will tell.
ECU – should you have a 2021 Liberty.., I’ll buy ya FHG for it
ECG,
Ditto on KCSO, I’ll purchase a GFH for you and trade you for a ‘21, Cowboy too, lol! ;). What are Friends for! LOL!!!
And I’ll content myself with watching all these great exchanges, both in coin and commentary from, taking place!
A 2023 Liberty Gold firmly in the coin collector’s hot hand is worth more than a 2024 FH Gold in the Mint’s burning bush of nebulous bewilderment. I have no idea if any of that is true but it seemed to sound irresistible in the abstract.
AKBob,
This is the permanent conundrum regarding precious metal coins from the US Mint: for the value of the ones you already have in your possession to go up you have to be willing to pay more for those you haven’t yet acquired.
AKBob,
The other side of the price of silver going up steadily means that stacking will have to become the pursuit of a wealthier type of individual or the long time salt of the earth stackers will be reduced to consuming spam and crackers as their sole sustenance.
Slightly off topic from the gold and silver discussion, but I got a email today from APMEX offering a buy back of $1,050 for platinum eagles due to high demand. I looked at golden eagle coins and they already offer more than APMEX. Interesting all the same, perhaps money is moving to platinum as a cheaper alternative to gold.
East Coast Guru, Funny you stated that maybe folks are going for Platinum vs Gold or at least contemplating that! Well, I just had a buddy yesterday say about the same thing except he was going to start looking at Platinum due to the high cost of Gold and the extremely, very high premiums the Mint has on Gold. I think you could be onto something there, you have an insight most others don’t have. I personally am just not into Platinum or Palladium. After this GFH coin is released, I’ll be done purchasing anything from the Mint except releases… Read more »
AKBob, haven’t thought of Cag in awhile. He said some crazy things such as the mint needs to stop selling gold to keep the US dollar strong…. Huh? Anyway, made no sense then or now. Also, as you mentioned his incessant “mint needs to sell gold at a much higher price.” Almost sounds like he did the books for the mint. The mint looks to its gold buyers to spend more to offset their other money losing products. Whatever, one of the gold coins on my list to get next is a nice graded example of a $10 Indian. I… Read more »
I think I am going to revise my FHG price guesstimate to 60 / 40..,
60% – $3,820
40% – $3,870
All the financial talking heads are talking up gold now, when the clowns have poo poo’ed it over the past 10 years…. Therefore it’ll likely over reach in price in the near-term, FWIW,
Keep Calm & Stack On,
It appears this means that the FHG will go for at most ten times the price of the Plain FHS as opposed to the eighty times difference in their corresponding spot metal prices.
I say Ventris goes $3,900 and pow sells out…. Oh the humanity. At 17,500 u might get one but be quick. I anticipate a return to website “issues” then CU….
JQC,
It’s not just a matter of being quick but above all else having the cash to spare. Coin collecting as a hobby may no longer be reserved for kings but the common folk will never be invited. That’s life.
Speaking of Platinum Eagles, I am disappointed the Mint failed to produce the 2024 $100 Statue of Liberty Platinum American Eagle (Regular Strike) this year. This year’s missing issue is the 7th time the Mint did not mint the $100 Platinum Eagle bullion coin since the series began in 1997. Other missing yearly issues are 2009-2013 and 2015.
Rich, very interesting about no regular strike platinum eagles this year. Might explain the dealers call out for them. Sell back premiums could be good. Is there a link showing mintages of platinum eagles for proof and bu for each year?
The best link showing mintages of bu platinum eagles for each year is at the US Mint site under the Learn tab, Coin & Medal Programs, Production and Sales Figures – see/use Bullion: Sales/Mintage. Also under the Production and Sales Figures, the Mint used to have a third interactive link showing mintages of proof platinum eagles (Numismatic Products: Yearly Sales/Mintage) but the Mint eliminated it around the beginning of this year. However, their is still the Numismatic Products: Cumulative Sales for ascertaining the mintages for recent years’ proof platinum eagles; this is the source of the CoinNews archive of weekly… Read more »
East Coast Guru,
I rather doubt that will happen since aside from the U.S. dollar gold is the international medium of exchange; neither platinum no palladium fall into that category.
East Coast Guru,
Platinum may be cheaper than gold but I don’t think that by itself will ever be enough for it to even come close to being more desirable than the King of Metals. Gold has thousands of years of practically universal superiority attached to it.
AKBob, The FHM Privy could be underestimated as to having no legs longer term? Many are quickly trading hands currently. Probably a hot iron yes! 1794 is a low number for a very popular design, even a modern medal. There may be some fizzling out to come price wise I’ll agree. Could prices bounce back when things settle down? We’ll see?. How many serious collectors of these would want to pair that privy up with the Gold FH coin? I’d sure like to! But I’m not too serious at the moment. 1) 100+ of the privys will go to Mint… Read more »
Rick,
I can’t help but be reminded of the previously often employed term “artificial scarcity” when it came to this kind of Mint “magic” in the not too distant past. Or perhaps we’re simply experiencing some sort of mass memory loss in that regard.
Good point, memory loss is tough on one’s pride!
The most recent examples of “artificial scarcity” are the ☆ privy ASE, and the ever so rare 2024-D nickel lol.
Rick,
I had been thinking further back in time, but your excellent recall has pinpointed cases of this kind from rather recent and even current days. Great (to be fair, we can leave that judgment up to history) minds thinking not quite alike, and that’s not just important but inevitably essential because otherwise they would never learn anything from each other!
I just scored 3 rolls of BU Jefferson s at USBank. Gorgeous…. 2020d which I seem to get everywhere
Good to hear, it takes a while to get the new coins into circulation. There’s just been too many change jars being cashed in & redistributed lately.
Next year you’ll see those ’24 nickels showing up in droves!
I’ll bet your full rolls of 5oz Ag pucks are looking GOOD lately,!
Rick and JQC,
The comment about the full rolls of 5oz AG Pucks gave me a certain thought. In some future time after a lot more inflation those will finally be worth their 25 cent face value after all.
Rick, I don’t think your assessment and theory on the FHM Privy is off at all (especially points 3) through 6) noted above), as seemingly collaborated by an email I received from Pinehurst Coins this morning. Pinehurst has just increased their purchase price up to 82.5% for the Flowing Hair Silver Medal, offering $175 to $3,250 per medal.
A regular collector had scored a privy the other day. A dealer paid the guy $3800 for it. Both men are associates of Daniel(the YouTube dealer), from Portsmouth. He has a video of a FHS unpacking…
A $7500 retail price from that dealer wouldn’t surprise me.
Then, Rick, it can be sold on to your average coin collecting oil sheik in Dubai for ten times that or the sky’s the limit…plus shipping, of course.
Rick,
Its a “Medal”! I don’t think I really need to say anything more. It’ll be a flash in the Pan! That’s my prediction! We’ll ALL know more in the next 6 months to a year.
I predict you’ll be able to purchase this Medal for less than the release issue price from the Mint.
It’s a “Medal”!!! I rest my case, lol! 😉
P.S. I still haven’t received my Medal from the Mint. It shipped on 10/15 and it’s only mad3 it to Washington State! Ugh 🙁
Well, as always, Good Luck ALL
AKBob says, “I won’t buy from the Mint unless I think there’s an upside to it”… “Rick, Its a “Medal”! I don’t think I really need to say anything more. It’ll be a flash in the Pan! “… “I predict you’ll be able to purchase this Medal for less than the release issue price from the Mint. It’s a “Medal”!!! I rest my case, lol! “… ” P.S. I still haven’t received my Medal from the Mint.”…… AKBob. The other day I bought a FH medal direct from the Mint. And now you’re telling me that I and everyone else… Read more »
Rick and AKBob,
From what I can ascertain from each of your comments I think you’re both on the same page here in regard to your individual purchases of the 2024 FH Silver Medal.
Yes, it was a good idea to buy it from the Mint because you certainly couldn’t get it for a lower price from any other source.
Whether or not it eventually drops in value to below the Mint’s original sales price is immaterial since the gap between that possible price and what everyone but the Mint is charging for it now will always be much wider.
Rick, There were two reasons I purchased this Medal. First, I only collect Medals that go with the American Gold Liberty Series. Knowing it’ll probably be valued less than my purchase price, both the one I purchased from the Mint and the one I purchased in a Pre Sale, graded PR70 PCGS. Second, reason I purchased the one (HHL of 1) was ONLY to possibly get a Privy or a Privy and signed COA. I have no doubt these both will come down in value, I don’t really care much either way as I only want one to go with… Read more »
Yes AKBob,
Thanks!
I was talking about the privy medal in my post to you up above. Not the common medal. And when you appeared to imply that I could buy the privy medal later on for less than the $104 issue price I was flabbergasted and confused as to why you would say or think that!?
Thanks for clearing it up!
Another American Women Quarter I won’t see in circulation. 🙁