Cuban-American Celia Cruz is the first Afro-Latina to appear on the quarter.
▶ WATCH CHANNEL 9 EYEWITNESS NEWS
People across Florida are trying to get their hands on it.
Central Florida honored the “Queen of Salsa” with a big party as her impact continues to reach new generations.
The icon was recently celebrated at Estefan Kitchen in Kissimmee.
Read: Watch Hispanic Heritage Month: Somos El Futuro tonight on Channel 9
Marcela Zito said the restaurant always hosts these incredible tribute nights honoring great artists.
“They serve as inspiration, motivation,” she said. “And at the end, music brings people together.”
Their Celia Cruz night coincided with the release of the historic coin.
Read: From language barriers to math joy: An Orange County teacher’s journey to empowering students
Gloria and Emilio Estefan own Estefan Kitchen, so energetic events come with the territory.
To me, she was the person that I most admired, professionally and on a personal level,” Gloria Estefan said. “She was so warm and humble and incredible.”