The U.S. Mint is issuing special circulating coins to celebrate the 250th anniversary of American's adoption of the Declaration of Independence.
Quarters, dimes and nickels minted during 2026 will bear special designs or markings reflecting milestones related to the nation's founding in 1976. The U.S. Mint revealed the coin designs on Thursday, Dec. 11; each of the coins will have history-related imagery and the dual dates of "1776 ∽ 2026."
Five different semiquincentennial quarter designs will bear the likenesses of founding fathers including George Washington, Abraham Lincoln and James Madison. The dime will have the face of Liberty with inscriptions including "Liberty Over Tyranny." The nickel keeps the image of Thomas Jefferson but adds the "1776 ∽ 2026" designation.
The U.S. Mint will also issue a collectible Enduring Liberty Half Dollar and collectible 1776 ~ 2026 Penny. "The designs on these historic coins depict the story of America’s journey toward a ‘more perfect union,’ and celebrate America’s defining ideals of liberty," said Kristie McNally, the acting director of the U.S. Mint, in a news release. "We hope to offer each American the opportunity to hold our nation’s storied 250 years of history in the palms of their hands as we Connect America through Coins."
