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2024 (S) Proof Celia Cruz Silver Quarter

Strike Type

Coin Details

Year

2024

Denomination

Quarter

Mint Mark

Strike Type

Proof

Series

American Women Quarters (2022 - 2025)

Designer

Laura Gardin Fraser (obverse) / Phebe Hemphill (reverse, designed and sculpted)

Mintage

235,221

Composition

99.9% Silver

Weight

6.34g

Diameter

24.26mm

Edge

Reeded

Value Estimates

$0.25 - $28

Values as of May 2026, from published price guides and, in some cases, recorded auction sales. For most coins the range runs from a well-worn example (around G-4) to an uncirculated one, but individual coins can sell for more or less depending on grade, eye appeal and demand. Compare recent sales of similar coins for a closer estimate.

Auction Record

Price realized: $42
Sold: 26 October 2024
Grade: PR69DCAM
Auction house: eBay

Description

The 2024 (S) Proof Celia Cruz Silver Quarter is a proof quarter struck at the San Francisco Mint, part of the American Women Quarters (2022 - 2025) series. The San Francisco Mint struck 235,221 silver proof Celia Cruz quarters dated 2024. The obverse features George Washington facing right in a new dynamic portrait by Laura Gardin Fraser (modeled in 1931 and first used on a quarter in 2022) and the reverse displays unique designs honoring prominent American women who shaped the nation's history. Cuban-American singer known as the "Queen of Salsa" whose career spanned six decades and earned multiple Grammy Awards. The reverse depicts Cruz performing with her signature catchphrase "Azucar!" inscribed. Reverend Dr. Pauli Murray, Patsy Takemoto Mink, Dr. Mary Edwards Walker, Celia Cruz, and Zitkala-Sa. Murray was a civil rights activist and co-founder of NOW. As a proof issue, this coin was struck multiple times on specially prepared polished planchets using polished dies, producing mirror-like fields and frosted design elements prized by collectors. Struck at the San Francisco Mint, established during the California Gold Rush and now primarily producing proof and collector coins. Estimated market value ranges from $0.25 to $28 depending on grade and condition. Struck in 99.9% silver, weighing 6.34 grams, 24.26 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #939155.