2022-P Maya Angelou American Women Quarter 40-Coin Roll

Celebrate an Icon of American Literature

Honor the extraordinary legacy of Maya Angelou, one of America's most beloved poets, authors, and civil rights activists, with this 40-coin roll of 2022-P American Women Quarters. As the inaugural release in the prestigious American Women Quarters™ Program, this roll celebrates a literary giant whose powerful words and unwavering spirit inspired generations to rise above adversity and embrace the beauty of the human experience.

What Makes This Roll Special

• Full 40-coin roll from the Philadelphia Mint (P mint mark)
• Uncirculated condition in original mint roll wrapping (wrapping may vary)
• 1st coin in the American Women Quarters™ Program
• Commemorates Maya Angelou, celebrated poet, author, and Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient
• Official U.S. Mint issue with government backing and authenticity
• Historic design featuring Laura Gardin Fraser's Washington portrait on the obverse
• Inspiring imagery with uplifted arms, bird in flight, and rising sun from her poetry

The Artistry Behind the Coin

Obverse: The obverse presents a stunning portrait of George Washington, originally composed and sculpted by Laura Gardin Fraser to commemorate Washington's 200th birthday. Though recommended for the 1932 quarter, this elegant design was passed over in favor of John Flanagan's familiar profile. Now, nearly a century later, Fraser's artistic vision finally graces America's circulating coinage, adding historical significance to every coin in your roll.

Reverse: The reverse depicts Maya Angelou with her arms uplifted in a gesture of triumph and celebration. Behind her, a bird soars in flight and a sun rises on the horizon, powerful images inspired by her poetry and symbolic of the way she lived—with courage, grace, and an unshakeable belief in human potential. This design captures the essence of her most famous work, "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings," and her ability to transform pain into beauty through the written word.

Why Collectors Choose This Piece

This 40-coin roll offers exceptional value for collectors building their American Women Quarters collection or those who appreciate coins honoring literary and cultural icons. Maya Angelou's groundbreaking autobiography and more than 30 bestselling titles made her an international literary sensation, while her reading of "On the Pulse of Morning" at President Clinton's 1993 inauguration marked a historic moment as the first African American woman to write and present a poem at a presidential inauguration. Each roll preserves these coins in their original mint condition from the Philadelphia facility, offering the satisfaction of owning a complete set while celebrating a woman whose words continue to uplift and inspire millions worldwide.

Images shown are stock photos. Actual mint roll wrapping may vary.