US Mint Announces Maria Tallchief Quarter

Another Oklahoman is being honored in the 2023 American Women Quarters Program.

The U.S. Mint will release a "Maria Tallchief" quarter next year.

Tallchief grew up on Osage tribal land and is the granddaughter of Chief Big Heart.

She started dancing when she was 3, pursued a ballet career and is considered America's first major primary ballerina.

Former Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Wilma Mankiller had her own quarter released last year.