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American Women Quarter (Edith Kanaka'ole) — obverse
Obverse
American Women Quarter (Edith Kanaka'ole) — reverse
Reverse
25 Cents

American Women Quarter (Edith Kanaka'ole)

United States · 2023

A standard circulating United States quarter featuring the restored portrait of George Washington on the obverse and a commemorative design honoring Edith Kanaka'ole on the reverse.

Country
United States
Year
2023
Denomination
25 Cents
Metal
91.67% Copper, 8.33% Nickel (clad over a pure copper core)

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Overview

A standard circulating United States quarter featuring the restored portrait of George Washington on the obverse and a commemorative design honoring Edith Kanaka'ole on the reverse.

Historical significance

Part of the American Women Quarters Program, celebrating the achievements and contributions of trailblazing women to American history and culture. Edith Kanaka'ole was an indigenous Hawaiian composer, kumu hula, and exponent of Hawaiian culture and language.

Obverse (front)

Features a right-facing portrait of George Washington originally sculpted by Laura Gardin Fraser for the 1932 quarter, inscribed with 'LIBERTY', 'IN GOD WE TRUST', and the year '2023' along with the 'P' mint mark.

Reverse (back)

Depicts Edith Kanaka'ole with her hair and lei unfurling into the Hawaiian landscape. Inscriptions include 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA', 'E PLURIBUS UNUM', 'EDITH KANAKA'OLE', the denomination '25C', and the Hawaiian translation of 'E ho mai ka ike' ('granting/bringing forth knowledge').

Estimated value

$0.25 - $1.00 (Face value to slight premium for uncirculated specimens)

What drives this coin's value

Condition, strike quality, and whether it is an uncirculated roll find or a proof version.

Grade assessment

About Uncirculated to Mint State with minor bag marks typical of business strike coins.

Mintage & rarity

High mintage, extremely common in circulation

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

As a modern circulating coin, counterfeiting is extremely rare since face value exceeds production incentives. Verify standard weight and reeded edge.

Notable varieties & errors

Look for occasional die chips, grease filled dies, or mint errors, though standard issues are the vast majority.

Similar coins

Other quarters in the American Women Quarters series or standard Washington quarters.

Care & preservation

Handle by the edges to avoid transferring oils from skin. Store in a cool, dry place in a paper coin envelope, mylar flip, or coin album if collecting.