Summary
The U.S. Mint announced new coin designs to celebrate America's 250th anniversary in 2026. These coins will have special designs representing important moments in U.S. history and will be available for general use and as collector's items.
Key Facts
- The U.S. Mint will release new coins for the country's 250th birthday in 2026.
- This includes nickels, dimes, and quarters with the dual date "1776 ~ 2026."
- Designs will honor historical U.S. documents and symbols, like the Declaration of Independence and Lady Liberty.
- The half dollar is a collectible item with a new design since 1976, showing the Statue of Liberty.
- A special collector's penny will feature the dual date but won't be in regular circulation.
- Collectible series coins will have a Liberty Bell mark and the number "250."
- The coins will be made in Philadelphia and Denver for one year starting January 2026.
- After this, the design focus will shift to youth and Paralympic sports.
