2021 Washington Crossing The Delaware - One Year Type Coin

The law prohibits the depiction of any living women on the upcoming quarters.

Never really thought of them like that. but they are part of a series unlike the CTD quarter..

So... were going to have two headed quarters?

I agree.

Diane Feinstein

The authorizing legislation doesn't, and there is no overall law that forbids living people on the coinage. So legally is IS a possibility. However most people THINK there is a law forbidding it, so most likely such a design would not get past the CCAC or the Fine Arts Commission.

@Conder. The text of H.R.1923 - Circulating Collectible Coin Redesign Act of 2020 contains the following requirement:


"(1) PROHIBITION ON CERTAIN REPRESENTATIONS.—No head and shoulders portrait or bust of any person, and no portrait of a living person may be included in the design on the reverse of any coin under subsections (x), (y), and (z).

Subsections (x), (y), and (z) reference:

(x) Redesign And Issuance Of Quarter Dollars Emblematic Of Prominent American Women And Commemorating The 19th Amendment.—

(y) Redesign And Issuance Of Coins Emblematic Of The United States Semiquincentennial.—

(z) Redesign And Issuance Of Quarter Dollars And Half Dollars Emblematic Of Sports Played By American Youth.—

Here's the text of the law: https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th...ll/1923/text

@Earle42 -

Going back to the same OBV and REV quarter designs ain't gonna happen for several years. The 2020 coinage law gives the US Mint to create collector products with different metals, finishes, privies, packaging, etc. -- all at a profit.

Returning back to the classic designs from generations ago likely will not happen for circulating coins -- unless portrayals of Lady Liberty are politically correct (racially, ethnically, etc.).

Personally, I like seeing the changes. There's no need to collect/buy every coin that is minted. Collect/buy what you like. You'll be happier that way (smile).

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Granted, if the mint went back to same design for OBV and REV, then there would be only one silver quarter per silver proof set sold etc. I just have to wonder how much they really make doing this? Obviously enough to continue.

I lost interest after the states (and even halfway through!) Unlike years ago when we could find silver in pocket change, everything clad (except the W quarters and other special issues like this) lose their value over time, this was enough for me to lose interest. So this new series will continue to be ho hum for me. I am sure there are others who will enjoy them.

I would love to see a return to a traditional Liberty design like the old classics, but the mint would have to hire better talented artists. I say revive quality such as Gasparro and Weinmann made. Although this level of achievement seems beyond the ken/abilities of modern coin artists?