The coins were released Tuesday, ahead of the nation’s 250th anniversary on July 4. (U.S. Mint)
The United States Mint has released updated nickels, dimes, quarters, and half dollars in honor of America's Semi-quincentennial.
The coins were released Tuesday, ahead of the nation’s 250th anniversary on July 4.
What we know:
The U.S. Mint updated the circulating nickels, dimes, quarters, and half dollars. Although the penny is no longer in circulation, the U.S. Mint has made a collectible penny available for purchase.
The 2026 Enduring Liberty half dollar obverse portrays the Statue of Liberty, her steadfast gaze looking outward as if toward the future. (U.S. Mint) The Emerging Liberty dime replaces President Franklin D. Roosevelt with a determined young Lady Liberty wearing a star-spangled cap. (U.S. Mint) The Mayflower Compact quarter recognizes the colony at Plymouth and the Compact as a precursor to the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution. (U.S. Mint) The Revolutionary War quarter—honoring the will and strength to overcome the trials of war in pursuit of liberty. (U.S. Mint) The Declaration of Independence quarter—features the Liberty Bell, an iconic symbol of the country’s founding era that hung in the Pennsylvania State House (Independence Hall) when the Declaration of Independence was signed. (U.S. Mint) The U.S. Constitution quarter depicts James Madison, the fourth U.S. President, widely known as the "Father of the Constitution" for his pivotal role in drafting the document. (U.S. Mint) The Gettysburg Address quarter honors the Gettysburg Address, recognized as one of the most poignant and moving speeches in American history. (U.S. Mint) The Semiquincentennial Jefferson Nickel has retains the portrait of President Thomas Jefferson but and features a unique dual-dated obverse displaying both "1776" and "2026. (U.S. Mint) The Semiquincentennial penny maintains the traditional Lincoln portrait on the front and the Union Shield design on the back but adds dates "1776 ~ 2026" on the obverse. (U.S. Mint) What they're saying:
"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. 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," said U.S. Mint Deputy Director Kristie McNally.
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What you can do:
All the coins can be purchased from the United States Mint in annual sets or select bags and rolls.
The Source: Information in this article was provided by the United States Mint. This story was reported from Orlando.