Edith Kanakaʻole Quarter (American Women Quarters Series)
Country of Origin: United States
Year of Issue: 2023
Denomination: 25 Cents (Quarter Dollar)
Composition: Cupro-Nickel Clad Copper (8.33% nickel, balance copper)
Brief Description
A 2023 United States quarter featuring a right-facing portrait of George Washington on the obverse and Edith Kanakaʻole with Hawaiian elements on the reverse.
Historical Significance
Part of the American Women Quarters Program, honoring Edith Kanakaʻole, a prominent indigenous Hawaiian composer, chanter, and kumu hula who helped preserve Hawaiian culture and traditions.
Estimated Value
$0.25 (face value) in circulated condition; $1-$3 in high-grade Mint State; up to $10+ for MS-67 or higher.
Care Instructions
Store in a PVC-free coin flip or capsule to prevent tarnish. Do NOT clean or polish the coin, as this destroys the numismatic surface and significantly lowers its collector value.
Mint Mark
D (Denver Mint)
Mintage & Rarity
Common. Total mintage for the 2023-D Kanakaʻole quarter is 372,800,000.
Weight & Diameter
5.67 grams / 24.26 mm
Edge
Reeded
Apparent Grade
Uncirculated (Mint State) - The coin appears to have original luster and very minimal surface chatter typical of coins found in change or recently opened rolls.
Obverse (Front)
A portrait of George Washington originally designed by Laura Gardin Fraser in 1932. It features Washington facing right, with 'LIBERTY', 'IN GOD WE TRUST', the date '2023', and the 'D' mint mark.
Reverse (Back)
Designed by Emily Damstra; features a portrait of Edith Kanakaʻole, her hair morphing into a Hawaiian landscape. Legends include 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA', 'E PLURIBUS UNUM', 'EDITH KANAKAʻOLE', '25¢', and 'E hō mai ka ʻike' (granting of knowledge).
What Drives This Coin's Value
Condition/grade is the primary factor. High-grade specimens (MS-67 and above) or specific errors like 'die chips' or 'doubled dies' can command premiums.
Similar Coins
Other quarters in the American Women Quarters series (e.g., Bessie Coleman, Eleanor Roosevelt). It is distinguished by the specific reverse image of the Hawaiian landscape and the '2023' date.
Authenticity & Counterfeit Red Flags
Check for crisp details and a weight of approx. 5.7g. Genuine quarters have defined reeding on the edge. Counterfeits of modern circulation quarters are extremely rare due to low face value.
Notable Varieties & Errors
None widely recognized yet, though collectors frequently look for die chips in the hair or lettering on the reverse of this specific design series.
Created At: 2026-04-26T11:03:36.617542