United States Mint Begins Shipping 2026 Semiquincentennial Circulating Coins
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The US Mint put out a press release yesterday announcing that they have begun shipping the 2026 Semiquincentennial Circulating Coins.
"WASHINGTON, Jan. 14, 2026 — 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 of 2020 and signed into law on January 13, 2021, by President Donald J. Trump, these coins commemorate 250 years of American Liberty, reflecting our country’s founding principles and honoring our Nation’s history."
It apparently lists the three coins being released first:
The Emerging Liberty Dime obverse (heads) design features a determined Liberty as the winds of revolution waft through her hair. With steadfast resolve, she faces the tyranny of the British monarchy.
The Mayflower Compact Quarter obverse features two Pilgrims embracing as they behold the New World. The Pilgrims did not arrive at their intended destination; therefore, they did not hold a charter to establish a colony at Plymouth.
The Enduring Liberty Half Dollar obverse design shows a close-up view of the Statue of Liberty, her steadfast gaze looking outward as if toward the future.
Comments
I still only like the dime. Lol
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I wish they'd sell bags of the dimes. If they had a reasonable premium, I'd buy one to pass out.
All comments reflect the opinion of the author, even when irrefutably accurate.
I like the dime.
"There's no such thing as a stupid question..."
Is there really a circulating half dollar as mentioned by the mint notice?
The dime has too many highly visible designer initials as well a a poorly placed mint mark.
Anybody have any new dime pics from "out in the wild"?
But they are ALL CAC approved!
I think In will go back to spending cash for a while just to see what I get back in change.
Very little interest in most modern coinage but will be buying this dime in silver if produced. One of the best original designs in a very long time.