United States Mint

The United States Mint has announced the production of 250,000 special Semiquincentennial 2026 Declaration of Independence Quarters featuring a unique “July 4th” privy mark. These coins celebrate America’s 250th anniversary and will be randomly mixed into circulation with regular 2026 Declaration of Independence Quarters. Key highlights: “This is more than a coin; it’s a defining … Read more

The United States Mint officially released the second quarter in its 2026 Semiquincentennial Circulating Coin Program during a special event held at George Washington’s Mount Vernon on March 23, 2026. The ceremony highlighted the coin’s connection to one of America’s most iconic historic sites and the enduring legacy of the Revolutionary War. Treasurer of the … Read more

The United States Mint (Mint) began shipping 2026 Semiquincentennial Circulating Coins, including the dime, half dollar, and the first of five quarter dollars, on January 5. In celebration of the Nation’s Semiquincentennial, for one year only, the United States Mint is redesigning most of our circulating coins. Authorized by the Circulating Collectible Coin Redesign Act … Read more

The United States Mint has officially revealed the designs for its upcoming Semiquincentennial Circulating Coin Program, marking one of the most significant redesigns of U.S. coinage in decades. The unveiling took place Wednesday evening at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, setting the stage for America’s 250th anniversary in 2026. For one year only, the … Read more

The Congressional Gold Medal was presented collectively to the Monuments Men Foundation during an Oct. 22 ceremony in Emancipation Hall of the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center. The group received the nation’s highest civilian honor in recognition of its heroic role in the preservation, protection, and restitution of monuments, works of art, and artifacts of cultural importance … Read more