United States Semiquincentennial coinage

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The United States Semiquincentennial coinage consists of the coins struck in 2026 in recognition of the 250th anniversary of American independence. It includes cents and nickels of the current series, a dime, five quarters, a half dollar and a one-dollar coin, with all but the cent and nickel bearing commemorative designs. Also being struck are special silver and gold pieces. Mintage of new coins was authorized by the Circulating Collectible Coin Redesign Act of 2020, which also authorized the American Women Quarters Program and later planned circulating commemorative programs. The act received unanimous support from both the United States Senate and United States House of Representatives and was signed into law by President Donald Trump in 2021. The Biden administration worked with advisory committees to secure designs with a theme of movement towards a society deemed more inclusive. Thus, its officials sought themes commemorating the civil rights movement and women's suffrage. These,...

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