1/4 Dollar - Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site - America the Beautiful Quarters (2021)
Features
| Denomination | 1/4 Dollar |
| Catalog Number | KM# 756 |
| Weight (g) | 5.67 |
| Diameter (mm) | 24.26 |
| Thickness (mm) | 1.75 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Copper-Nickel plated Copper |
| Currency Value (USD) | 0.25 |
| Orientation | Coin orientation ↑↓ |
| Commemorative | |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
Obverse
Engraved by William C. Cousins
Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
IN
GOD WE
TRUST
LIBERTY P
JF WC
QUARTER DOLLAR
Description:
The obverse design features the familiar image of George Washington by John Flanagan, used on the quarter since 1932. It has been restored to bring out subtle details and the beauty of the original.
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
IN
GOD WE
TRUST
LIBERTY P
JF WC
QUARTER DOLLAR
Description:
The obverse design features the familiar image of George Washington by John Flanagan, used on the quarter since 1932. It has been restored to bring out subtle details and the beauty of the original.
Reverse
Engraved by Renata Gordon
Lettering:
TUSKEGEE AIRMEN
THEY FOUGHT TWO WARS
ALABAMA
2021
E PLURIBUS UNUM
Description:
The reverse design features a World War II era Tuskegee Airman with the Moton Field control tower in the background. Two P-51 Mustangs fly overhead. An inscription “They Fought Two Wars” refers to the fight against fascism abroad and racial discrimination at home. The remaining inscriptions read “Tuskegee Airmen”, “Alabama”, “2021”, and “E Pluribus Unum”.
TUSKEGEE AIRMEN
THEY FOUGHT TWO WARS
ALABAMA
2021
E PLURIBUS UNUM
Description:
The reverse design features a World War II era Tuskegee Airman with the Moton Field control tower in the background. Two P-51 Mustangs fly overhead. An inscription “They Fought Two Wars” refers to the fight against fascism abroad and racial discrimination at home. The remaining inscriptions read “Tuskegee Airmen”, “Alabama”, “2021”, and “E Pluribus Unum”.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 D | 304,000,000 | United States Mint of Denver | Unknown |
| 2021 P | 160,400,000 | United States Mint of Philadelphia | Unknown |
| 2021 S | United States Mint of San Francisco | Unknown | |
| 2021 S | United States Mint of San Francisco, Proof | Unknown |