This new quarter will begin circulating just in time for America's 250

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The latest new coin designed to commemorate the United States' 250th anniversary will begin circulating next week, according to the U.S. Mint.

In a May 25 news release, the Mint said it will begin shipping the 2026 Semiquincentennial quarter honoring the Declaration of Independence to the Federal Reserve for distribution to commercial banks and financial institutions on Monday, June 1.

The Declaration of Independence Quarter is the third of five new quarter-dollar designs for 2026. The obverse design features Thomas Jefferson, author of the Declaration of Independence and third president of the United States, with inscriptions of "E Pluribus Unum," "In God We Trust," and "1776 ~ 2026.”

The reverse depicts the Liberty Bell ringing, with the bell's crack visible. The inscriptions on this side are "The Declaration of Independence," "Quarter Dollar," "Liberty," and "United States of America."

What other Quarter Dollar designs will be in circulation in 2026?

The other 25-cent coins that will feature in the Semiquincentennial commemoration include the Mayflower Compact Quarter, the Revolutionary War Quarter, the U.S. Constitution Quarter and the Gettysburg Address Quarter.

The Mayflower Compact Quarter went into circulation in January and features two Pilgrims embracing, a man and a woman, under a banner that reads "E Pluribus Unum," which translates to "out of many, one." The Revolutionary War Quarter went into circulation in March and features George Washington during the Revolutionary War.

The U.S. Constitution quarter features a portrait of James Madison and has not yet gone into circulation, while the Gettysburg Address quarter, also not yet in circulation, features Abraham Lincoln on the front, with two clasped hands on the back and the inscription "A New Nation Conceived in Liberty."

What other coins are included in the 250th anniversary collection?

Other coins being minted for the occasion include a dime with the face of Liberty, a nickel with Thomas Jefferson and a "1776∽2026" inscription, a Liberty half dollar and a 1776∽2026 penny. The U.S. Mint revealed the coin designs last December.

In a news release, Kristie McNally, acting director of the U.S. Mint, said the coin designs "depict the story of America’s journey toward a 'more perfect union,' and celebrate America’s defining ideals of liberty."

McNally added: "We hope to offer each American the opportunity to hold our nation’s storied 250 years of history in the palms of their hands as we Connect America through Coins."

How to purchase the coins

The coins can be purchased directly through the U.S. Mint’s website.