Updated January 5, 2026 at 8:13 PM ET
A new coin marking the 250th anniversary of the United States will be available starting Monday, January 5th. The U.S. Mint shared this news on social media.
The Mayflower Compact Quarter is the first in a five-coin series for 2026. This design features a male and female pilgrim under a flag inscribed with “E Pluribus Unum,” translating to “out of many, one.”
Other quarters in this series will highlight themes like the Revolutionary War, the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution, and the Gettysburg Address.
The Revolutionary War Quarter showcases George Washington on one side and a Continental Army soldier from Valley Forge on the other, with “Revolutionary War” noted on it.
The Declaration of Independence Quarter features a profile of Thomas Jefferson on the front and the Liberty Bell on the back. For the U.S. Constitution Quarter, James Madison’s portrait is on the front side, while the Gettysburg Address Quarter displays Abraham Lincoln and an inscription reading “A New Nation Envisioned in Liberty.”
Minted for the occasion are also a dime with Liberty’s image, a nickel showing Thomas Jefferson with “1776∽2026,” a Liberty Half Dollar, and a penny marked “1776∽2026.”
The U.S. Mint first revealed the designs on December 11th.
In a news release, Christy McNally, the acting director of the U.S. Mint, expressed that these designs narrate America’s journey toward a “more perfect union” and celebrate fundamental ideals of freedom. McNally also mentioned an aim to allow Americans to connect with 250 years of their nation’s history through these coins.
As for when the other coins will be released into circulation, the exact timing is still uncertain, though it’s anticipated that they will all be available by the 55th anniversary of the nation’s founding.
Will there be Trump coins?
In October, the Treasury Department hinted at a potential new $1 coin featuring President Donald Trump’s portrait as part of the celebration for America’s 250th anniversary. However, federal law prohibits living individuals from appearing on U.S. currency.
How do I purchase coins?
Coins can be bought directly from the United States Mint website.
