American Women Quarters Series
Eleanor Roosevelt Quarter
History, design, and collector guide
Eleanor Roosevelt overview
Eleanor Roosevelt served as First Lady of the United States from 1933 to 1945, the longest tenure in American history, and later became a United Nations diplomat who chaired the committee that drafted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948.
Released June 5, 2023, her quarter honors both her decades in public life as First Lady and her post-White House career shaping international human rights standards.
Design and specifications
The reverse shows Roosevelt standing beside the scales of justice, with a representation of the United Nations building in the background, reflecting her diplomatic work after leaving the White House.
- Reverse sculptor: Craig Campbell
- Reverse designer (Artistic Infusion Program): Don Everhart
- Release date: June 5, 2023
- Composition (standard clad): 91.67% copper, 8.33% nickel
- Composition (silver proof): 99.9% silver
- Diameter: 24.26 mm, edge: 119 reeds
- Obverse: George Washington, designed by Laura Gardin Fraser
Mintage figures
Mintage by mint, all figures from official U.S. Mint production reports.
- Philadelphia (no mintmark): 284,000,000
- Denver (D): 271,800,000
- San Francisco proof (S): 507,120
- Total mintage: 556,307,120
At roughly 556.3 million coins, the Roosevelt quarter sits near the middle of the series by total mintage, close to the Sally Ride quarter from the program’s first year.
Why Eleanor Roosevelt was chosen
Roosevelt was chosen for redefining the role of First Lady, using the position to advocate publicly for civil rights, workers’ rights, and refugee resettlement at a time when First Ladies were expected to stay out of policy debates.
Her work after the White House was equally significant. As chair of the UN Commission on Human Rights, she led the drafting of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, a document that continues to shape international human rights law.
Collecting the Eleanor Roosevelt quarter
Circulated Roosevelt quarters are worth face value, with over 556 million struck across Philadelphia and Denver.
The silver proof set is the main option for collectors seeking a premium version, alongside top graded Mint State coins pursued mostly by series completionists.
5 fun facts about the Eleanor Roosevelt quarter
- Eleanor Roosevelt served as First Lady for over 12 years, the longest tenure in U.S. history.
- She chaired the United Nations committee that drafted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948.
- Her quarter reverse depicts her beside the scales of justice with the UN building in the background.
- Roosevelt used her platform as First Lady to advocate publicly for civil rights and workers’ rights.
- Her quarter was the third coin released in the American Women Quarters Program’s second year.
5 common FAQs about the Eleanor Roosevelt quarter
- Is an Eleanor Roosevelt quarter worth anything?
Circulated coins are worth face value. Over 556 million were struck, so they are common in circulation. - Why was Eleanor Roosevelt chosen for a quarter?
She was honored for redefining the role of First Lady and for later chairing the UN committee that drafted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. - What is shown on the Eleanor Roosevelt quarter?
Roosevelt is shown beside the scales of justice with the United Nations building in the background. - How long was Eleanor Roosevelt First Lady?
She served from 1933 to 1945, over 12 years, the longest tenure of any First Lady in U.S. history. - When was the Eleanor Roosevelt quarter released?
It entered circulation on June 5, 2023.
3 quiz questions about the Eleanor Roosevelt quarter
- What UN document did Eleanor Roosevelt help draft?
A) The UN Charter
B) The Universal Declaration of Human Rights
C) The Geneva Conventions
D) The Kyoto Protocol - How long did Eleanor Roosevelt serve as First Lady?
A) 4 years
B) 8 years
C) Over 12 years
D) 20 years - What building appears in the background of the Roosevelt quarter?
A) The White House
B) The U.S. Capitol
C) The United Nations building
D) The Supreme Court
Eleanor Roosevelt Quarter, Takeaway
The Eleanor Roosevelt quarter, released in June 2023, honors the longest serving First Lady in U.S. history and her later work chairing the UN committee behind the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. With over 556 million struck, circulated coins trade for face value.