U.S. Mint Issues New Quarter Featuring Poet Laureate Maya Angelou

By CBS San Francisco Staff:

SAN FRANCISCO (KPIX) — The United States Mint is introducing a new quarter with the image of the late poet, activist, artist Maya Angelou. The new coin is the first in a series featuring prominent women in American history.

In a statement, Congresswoman Lee hailed the program and touted Angelou’s accomplishments and unique connection to the Bay Area.

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