Anna May Wong To Be First Asian American Featured On U.S. Currency With New Quarter Going Into Circulation
The Chinese American actress Anna May Wong is going to be honored by being featured on a new quarter going into circulation on October 24, the U.S. Mint announced. Wong’s career began in the silent film era, and she was synonymous with the “flapper” look for many years but also continued working in film and TV until her death in 1961 from a heart attack. Wong will be featured on the “tails” side of the quarter, with the reverse being a classic George Washington carving first designed in the early 20th century. The new design was made by Emily Danstra and carved by John P. McGraw. “She is remem...