Anna May Wong, who is regarded as the first Chinese American movie actress in Hollywood, is about to become the first Asian American to appear on US currency. Wong will be featured on a new quarter as part of the American Women Quarters Program of the US Mint.

Actor Anna May Wong becomes the first Asian American to be featured on US currency

The US Mint unveiled a new version of the quarter featuring poet and activist Maya Angelou on Monday. This marks the first time a Black woman has appeared on a US quarter.

US Mint rolls out quarters featuring a black author, activist Maya Angelou; 1st coin to feature a black woman

Shortage of coins is being witnessed in banks across the United States amid coronavirus crisis, which has forced the American Federal Reserve to ration the distribution and work with the US mint to boost the supplies.

United States witnesses shortage of coins amid coronavirus pandemic

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Actor Anna May Wong becomes the first Asian American to be featured on US currency

US Mint rolls out quarters featuring a black author, activist Maya Angelou; 1st coin to feature a black woman

United States witnesses shortage of coins amid coronavirus pandemic