2024-D Zitkala-Ša American Women Quarter 40-Coin Roll

Celebrate a Trailblazing Native American Advocate and Artist

Be among the first to secure a full 40-coin roll of the 2024-D Zitkala-Ša Quarter, the fifth and final release in this year's American Women Quarters™ Program. This historic quarter honors a remarkable woman who bridged two worlds—preserving Native American culture while fighting for citizenship and rights, composing groundbreaking opera while collecting oral histories, and advocating tirelessly until the passage of the Indian Citizenship Act of 1924.

What Makes This Roll Special

• Full 40-coin roll from the Denver Mint (D mint mark)
• Uncirculated condition direct from mint-wrapped rolls
• 15th release in the United States Mint American Women Quarters Program
• 2024 issue honoring Zitkala-Ša (Red Bird), writer, composer, and Native American rights activist
• Historic significance: Celebrates the woman whose advocacy led to the Indian Citizenship Act of 1924
• U.S. legal tender backed by the United States government
• Mint roll wrapping may vary

The Artistry Behind the Coin

Reverse: The coin's reverse captures Zitkala-Ša in traditional Yankton Sioux dress, holding a book that represents both her literary achievements and her powerful activism for Native American rights. Behind her, a stylized sun pays tribute to her collaboration on The Sun Dance Opera, the first known American Indian opera. A cardinal in flight symbolizes her name, which translates to "Red Bird," while a Yankton Sioux-inspired diamond pattern beneath the sun honors her cultural heritage and the traditions she fought to preserve.

Obverse: The obverse features Laura Gardin Fraser's elegant portrait of George Washington, originally composed to mark Washington's 200th birthday in 1932. This design, though recommended at the time, was passed over in favor of John Flanagan's familiar profile—making its selection for the American Women Quarters Program all the more meaningful, as it finally showcases Fraser's artistry nearly a century later.

Why Collectors Choose This Roll

Zitkala-Ša's story resonates across generations. Born on South Dakota's Yankton Indian Reservation, she overcame the cultural suppression of missionary boarding schools to become an award-winning orator at Earlham College, a trained violinist who performed at the White House for President McKinley, and a tireless advocate who co-founded the National Council of American Indians. This quarter commemorates not just her achievements, but her unwavering dedication to preserving Native American identity while securing full citizenship rights—a legacy that continues to inspire today.

For collectors, a full 40-coin roll offers both investment potential and the satisfaction of owning multiple examples of this meaningful tribute. Whether you're building a complete American Women Quarters collection, focusing on Native American numismatic history, or seeking coins with powerful stories, this roll delivers exceptional value and historical significance.

Images shown are stock photos and may not represent the exact coins you will receive. All coins are uncirculated and sourced from original mint rolls.