The Washington Quarters series, specifically the Crossing the Delaware and American Women collections, are part of the U.S. Mint’s program that began in 2021 and will continue through 2025. These collections feature commemorative designs celebrating significant historical events and influential women in American history.
- Crossing the Delaware Quarters (2021):
- Reverse Designs: Each of the five quarters in this series features a different historic depiction related to George Washington’s crossing of the Delaware River during the American Revolution. The designs include imagery of Washington leading the troops across the icy river, and other related battle scenes.
- Coin Release Schedule: One design is issued per year from 2021 to 2025.
- American Women Quarters (2022-2025):
- Reverse Designs: The series honors influential American women from different periods in U.S. history. Each of the four quarters issued each year features a different woman’s accomplishments and contributions to American society.
- Women Featured: The series includes a diverse range of women, from suffragists and pioneers to artists and scientists. The honorees are selected through a public nomination and review process.
These collections are highly collectible due to their thematic diversity and historical significance. Collectors often look for special releases such as the Philadelphia and Denver mint marks, proof versions, or coins struck in silver and clad versions.
