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Trump Administration Scraps Women’s Suffrage Quarter Plans

12/12/2025

Summary

Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration canceled plans to mint quarters honoring abolition, women's suffrage, and the civil rights movement.
The designs feature George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, and James Madison.
The change conflicts with a law requiring a quarter honoring a woman’s contribution.
Kristie McNally, Acting Mint Director, says the designs reflect America's journey ahead of the 250th anniversary.
Discussions remain about a $1 coin featuring President Donald Trump.

History

Historical Context

The Coinage Act of 1792 established the U.S. Mint, creating a standardized currency system and allowing for the minting of coins featuring figures like George Washington. The recent cancellation of quarters honoring abolition and women's suffrage highlights ongoing debates about representation in American currency, reflecting a broader discourse on how diverse contributions to history are acknowledged in national symbols.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration canceled plans to mint quarters honoring abolition, women's suffrage, and the civil rights movement.
The designs feature George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, and James Madison.
The change conflicts with a law requiring a quarter honoring a woman’s contribution.
Kristie McNally, Acting Mint Director, says the designs reflect America's journey ahead of the 250th anniversary.
Discussions remain about a $1 coin featuring President Donald Trump.

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