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Hispanic Heritage Month: Celebrating Celia Cruz

By Dan MannarinoGiovanni LagoVeronica RosarioHazel Sanchez,

10 hours ago

NEW YORK (PIX11) – In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Queen of Salsa herself, Celia Cruz is being commemorated with a limited-edition quarter.

Her former manager, Omer Pardillio-Cid, and Ventris Gibsiion from the U.S. Mint join PIX11 to discuss keeping Cruz’s legacy alive, the impact left by the music icon, and what went into designing the limited edition coin.

Watch the video player for the full interview.

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