(2020) Women's Suffrage Centennial Bronze Medal

Coin Details

Description

The Women's Suffrage Centennial bronze medal commemorates the 100th anniversary of the Nineteenth Amendment's ratification on August 18, 1920, which guaranteed American women the constitutional right to vote after a struggle spanning more than seven decades. This U.S. Mint bronze medal was authorized by the Women's Suffrage Centennial Commission established by Congress to plan and execute activities marking this landmark anniversary. The design reflects the generations of women who fought for suffrage from the Seneca Falls Convention of 1848 through the final state ratifications in August 1920, including leaders such as Susan B. Anthony, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, and Alice Paul. Bronze medals were produced in larger quantities than the silver proof dollar (PCGS #826076/#826079), making them the most accessible format for collectors seeking to commemorate the centennial. The broader 2020 commemorative program included a one-dollar silver coin alongside this medal, with surcharges supporting the Smithsonian Institution's efforts to document and preserve the history of the American women's suffrage movement.

Rarity Notes

Bronze striking, U.S. Mint production. Available through Mint sales program. More common than silver dollar counterpart.

Cross References

Women's Suffrage Centennial Bronze Medal; U.S. Mint 2020 Commemorative Program