Overview
- The Mint revealed the dime, half-dollar and five quarter designs at the National Constitution Center, highlighting Philadelphia icons such as the Liberty Bell and the Independence Hall steeple alongside founding-era imagery.
- The half-dollar shows the Statue of Liberty and a torch passed to a new hand, while the dime depicts Lady Liberty with a star-spangled cap and revives an eagle motif last seen on dimes in 1837.
- Circulating coins will bear the dual date 1776 ~ 2026, be struck at the Philadelphia and Denver mints, and begin entering commerce in January 2026 under a one-year authorization set by 2021 legislation.
- Collector offerings include three-coin sets struck in 40% silver and limited 24k gold sets available only during 2026.
- Numismatic specialists expect minimal premiums over face value due to large production runs and widespread saving, and the Philadelphia Mint has already ended penny output because production costs exceed one cent.