SCENE + HEARD: Daily Post Maya Angelou on the U.S. Quarter By Staff Wednesday, January 12, 2022 12:15 PM This week, a new U.S. quarter featuring an image of Maya Angelou officially went into circulation, marking the first time a Black woman has ever appeared on the coin. Head over to CNN to learn more about the making and design of this historic coin, as well as the four other women who will begin to appear on quarters later this year.