The United States Mint is set to release a new quarter into circulation, commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Starting June 1, the 2026 Semiquincentennial Quarter will begin its journey through the Federal Reserve and into commercial banks and financial institutions nationwide.

This quarter is part of the U.S. Mint’s Semiquincentennial Coin Program, celebrating a significant milestone in American history. The coin’s obverse features Thomas Jefferson, the principal author of the Declaration and the third President of the United States, alongside the inscriptions “E PLURIBUS UNUM,” “IN GOD WE TRUST,” and “1776 ~ 2026.”

On the reverse side, the iconic Liberty Bell is depicted, complete with its famous crack. While historians debate whether the bell rang in July 1776, it is known to have been used for public announcements, making it a fitting symbol for this commemorative coin. The reverse also includes the inscriptions “THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE,” “QUARTER DOLLAR,” “LIBERTY,” and “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.”

This initiative follows the Circulating Collectible Coin Redesign Act of 2020, signed into law by President Donald Trump on January 13, 2021. The act authorized the redesign of coins to honor 250 years of American independence and highlight the nation’s founding principles and history.

The U.S. Mint, established by Congress in 1792 and part of the Department of the Treasury since 1873, produces legal tender coinage for circulation and various commemorative and collectible coins. Notably, the Mint’s numismatic programs operate without taxpayer funding, ensuring that these commemorative efforts do not burden the public financially.

For those interested in further details about the Semiquincentennial Coin Program and future collectible products, the Mint encourages visiting their official website.

Original reporting: The Dallas Express — read the source article.