2022-P & D Wilma Mankiller American Women Quarter 2-Coin Set

Honor the First Female Chief of the Cherokee Nation

Celebrate the groundbreaking legacy of Wilma Mankiller with this 2-coin set featuring both Philadelphia (P) and Denver (D) mint marks from the 2022 American Women Quarters™ Program. As the first woman elected Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation, Mankiller transformed her tribe through visionary leadership, community development, and unwavering dedication to social justice. This set captures her resolute spirit in stunning numismatic detail.

What Makes This Set Special

• Complete 2-coin set with both P (Philadelphia) and D (Denver) mint marks
• 3rd release in the American Women Quarters™ Program
• Commemorates Wilma Mankiller, first female Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation
• Award-winning design by Benjamin Sowards, sculpted by Phebe Hemphill
• Features Cherokee syllabary inscription honoring tribal heritage
• Official U.S. Mint issue with government backing and authenticity
• Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient honored in 1998

The Artistry Behind the Coin

Obverse: The obverse presents a portrait of George Washington, continuing the tradition of American coinage while setting the stage for the powerful tribute on the reverse.

Reverse: The reverse design captures Wilma Mankiller with a resolute gaze toward the future, embodying her forward-thinking leadership and unwavering determination. The wind is at her back, symbolizing the momentum of progress she brought to her people, while she is wrapped in a traditional shawl that honors Cherokee heritage. To her left, the seven-pointed star of the Cherokee Nation stands as a proud emblem of tribal identity. The inscriptions include "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA," "E PLURIBUS UNUM," "QUARTER DOLLAR," "WILMA MANKILLER," "PRINCIPAL CHIEF," and the name of the Cherokee Nation written in the Cherokee syllabary—a powerful fusion of American and Cherokee cultural symbols.

Why Collectors Choose This Piece

This 2-coin set offers collectors both mint marks from a historic release honoring a transformative leader. Mankiller's administration revitalized the Cherokee Nation through extensive improvements to health care, education, and community infrastructure, making her tribe a national role model for self-governance and economic development. After leaving office, she remained a powerful voice for social justice, native peoples, and women worldwide. In her 1993 autobiography, she expressed her hope to be remembered for showing how Cherokee values can solve contemporary problems—a legacy now preserved in these beautifully crafted quarters. Owning both mint marks ensures a complete representation of this important tribute.

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