The US Mint is set to honor the 25th anniversary of 9/11 with the release of a new half-dollar coin, according to reports.
Named the Semiquincentennial Enduring Liberty Half Dollar, the coin was officially announced on Thursday, just a day prior to the significant anniversary.
“As we prepare to observe the 25th anniversary of September 11, we commemorate the memory of those who were lost and commend the bravery of those who stepped forward to help others,” stated Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.
“Twenty-five years on, our commitment to the victims and their families holds strong: we will never forget.”
The coin showcases a striking depiction of Lady Liberty, accompanied by the date of the attacks framed by the words that resonated deeply with many Americans—“NEVER FORGET.”
The reverse side illustrates Liberty passing her torch to a new generation and includes phrases such as “E pluribus unum,” “Half Dollar,” and “Knowledge is the only guardian of true liberty” rendered in all-caps.
Produced at the Philadelphia Mint, pre-orders for the coins can be made on the Mint’s official site until September 25, with shipments anticipated to begin on December 3.
A roll of 20 coins is priced at $40, while a bag containing 100 coins will cost $100, per the Mint’s website.
This announcement comes shortly after the US Mint introduced $1 coins featuring President Trump, celebrating the nation’s 250th anniversary.
On one side, there’s a portrait of Trump alongside the words “liberty” and “in God we trust,” along with “1776 ~ 2026.” The opposite side displays the presidential seal with an eagle holding an olive branch and arrows, and the number “250” on the shield to mark the semiquincentennial.
Across the country, various communities are preparing to commemorate the anniversary of the attacks. This week has been filled with numerous events in New York City, including the dedication of a new remembrance wall by the NYPD on Wednesday, and the annual remembrance ceremony at Ground Zero set for Friday at 8:45 a.m.
Trump is expected to speak at the National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial in Arlington, Virginia, while the Flight 93 National Memorial in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, will also hold its annual ceremony.
