# Asian American Currency Features Anna May Wong is the New Highlight Seen on US Currency By Amy Duong | Published 2022-10-19 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anna-may-wong References: [designtaxi](https://designtaxi.com/news/420763/US-Currency-To-Feature-First-Asian-American-Actress-Anna-May-Wong/)  Asian American actress Anna May Wong is notable throughout her successful career starring in a diverse range of characters. She is now honored as she takes on her new role as the face of the American quarter as presented by the [US Mint](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bicentennial-of-harriet-tubman). It announces that she is one of the five women in the American Women Quarters Program, making her the first Asian American actress to take on the legacy. Wong is seen embossed onto the back of the coin and this marks the fifth and last version of the program this year. The five new quarters are set to launch from 2022 to 2025 and the other women that are highlighted include Maya Angelou and Wilma Mankiller so far. Image Credit: US Mint ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Popularity: 1% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 13% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Representation Currency:** The use of notable figures on currency highlights and represents the diversity in society, opening up opportunities for other underrepresented groups to be featured. - **Inclusive Commemorative Coins:** Commemorative coin programs that feature diverse groups and representation pave the way for new opportunities for emerging markets and collectors. - **Social Justice Currency:** The use of currency as a platform for social justice promotes equality and inclusivity, with a potential to disrupt traditional forms of commemoration. ### Who This Affects Most - **Numismatics Industry:** The numismatics industry has an opportunity to create and distribute coins featuring historically underrepresented groups, catering to a expanding base of socially conscious collectors. - **Collectibles Market:** The collectibles market can capitalize on the social movement towards inclusivity as the demand for commemorative items featuring historically marginalized groups increases. - **Design and Printing Industry:** The design and printing industry can use advances in digital technology to create innovative printing techniques that depict complex images on currency and drive the development of new visual languages. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [All-Asian Beauty Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maybelline-face-the-difference.md) - [Indigenous Representation Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/change-the-bill.md) - [Commemorative US Coins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bicentennial-of-harriet-tubman.md) - [Semiquincentennial Coin Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/semiquincentennial.md) - [Celebratory Innovation Coins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2026-1-innovation-coins.md) - [Commemorative Coin Releases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/commemorative-coin-release.md) - [AAPI-Honoring Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upon-further-reflection.md) - [AAPI Heritage-Honoring Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crafting-selfhood.md) - [History-Honoring Vibrant Coins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/history-of-making-change.md)