Edith Kanakaʻole Quarter (American Women Quarters Series)

United States · 2023

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.

Country: United States
Year: 2023
Denomination: 25 Cents (Quarter Dollar)
Metal: Cupro-Nickel Clad Copper (8.33% nickel, balance copper)

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Overview

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.

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).

Estimated value

$0.25 (face value) in circulated condition; $1-$3 in high-grade Mint State; up to $10+ for MS-67 or higher.

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.

Grade assessment

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.

Mintage & rarity

Common. Total mintage for the 2023-D Kanakaʻole quarter is 372,800,000.

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.

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.

Care & preservation

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.