Celia Cruz

Betty Birdsong (right) awarded Cruz’s nieces, Celia Cody (left) and Linda Pritchett (middle), with a shadow box displaying Cruz’s image and two Celia Cruz quarters, one from each of the U.S. Mint’s production facilities

Music-Música / Arts & Humanities Team / Cultural Events-Eventos / SPEL Stories

October 8, 2024

Salsa legend Celia Cruz’s legacy continues with “¡Azúcar!” on the quarter

Celia Cruz, known as the Queen of Salsa, is remembered for her resounding energy and her desire to bring joy...

Celia Cruz en moneda conmemorativa

Afro-Latino Culture / Music-Música

August 7, 2023

Celia Cruz en moneda conmemorativa

Celia Cruz en moneda conmemorativa