Get ready to celebrate because history is in the making! Our very own trailblazer, Juliette Gordon Low, is about to make her mark on American currency. Today, the United States Mint unveiled designs for the final five quarters in its American Women Quarters™ Program, including one honoring Juliette Gordon Low. This special edition quarter will be available in 2025.
What is the American Women Quarters™ Program?
According to the United States Mint: “The American Women Quarters™ Program is a four-year program that celebrates the accomplishments and contributions made by women of the United States. Beginning in 2022, and continuing through 2025, the U.S. Mint will issue up to five new reverse designs each year.” These quarters pay tribute to women from diverse backgrounds who have made their mark on suffrage, civil rights, abolition, government, humanities, science, space, the arts, and more. It's a powerful recognition of the incredible impact women have had on our nation's history.
Just think about the trailblazers who've graced these quarters to date: Maya Angelou, Bessie Coleman, Celia Cruz, and Eleanor Roosevelt are just a few examples. Now, Juliette Gordon Low is joining their esteemed company, and we couldn't be prouder. Learn more here.
Why is this important?
The selection of Juliette Gordon Low for this prestigious honor on the national stage serves as a powerful reminder that her visionary spirit and the Movement she founded are beacons of hope for every girl. And today, the world needs Girl Scouts more than ever. Low’s legacy comes to life in every Girl Scout and alum who speaks up for what they believe in, leaves the world better than they found it, and blazes a trail of their very own.
What is the significance of the design?
Let's dive into the design elements and their significance on the new quarter featuring Juliette Gordon Low. The design captures Juliette’s spirit and strength. Juliette is rocking her 1920s Girl Scout uniform, complete with trefoils on her hat, lapels, belt buckle, and pin. Check out the Thanks Badge over her heart—it's the highest adult award in Girl Scouting! And that Silver Fish around her neck? It’s the top honor in UK Girl Guiding, symbolizing swimming upstream and overcoming obstacles. This quarter design is packed with history and Girl Scout pride.
What does the journey to 2025 look like?
Let’s talk about what's on the horizon. With the design of the Juliette Gordon Low quarter unveiled to the public, we’re expecting the limited-quantity quarter to begin circulation in 2025, with collector sets also available for purchase from the Mint in the Spring of 2025.
That gives us plenty of time to get excited, plan celebrations, and reflect on Juliette’s incredible impact on Girl Scouts and the world.
The unveiling of the Juliette Gordon Low quarter design marks a monumental milestone not only for Girl Scouts but for everyone. It's a reminder that the vision and determination of one person can change the course of history. Juliette Gordon Low's journey from trailblazing leader to a face on our nation's currency is a testament to the power of girls and women everywhere.
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Let's celebrate Juliette Gordon Low's legacy together as we look ahead to 2025 and beyond! Get the party started today with NEW merchandise featuring the quarter's design available now.