The Countdown To 250 Begins Now—special Announcement (Circulating)

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CelticKnot Bedrock of the Community United States 12804 Posts	Posted 07/05/2025 09:11 am I'm sure many folks received the email from the US Mint yesterday morning regarding early news about the Mint's programs for the 250th anniversary of United States independence. Both circulating and coin & medal programs were announced. Specific to circulating coins: Quote: Today, on Independence Day, the U.S. Mint proudly begins the official countdown to the 250th Anniversary of the United States. In 2026, the United States will mark 250 years of independence—and for one year only—our Nation's circulating coins will feature bold new designs to celebrate this historic milestone. Each coin will tell a piece of America's story—its people, ideals, and journey. This limited-year redesign honors the past while inspiring the future, capturing the spirit of a Nation still in the making. Currently, the Mint is working closely with the Secretary of the Treasury to finalize these designs, which will be shared with the public later this year. Get ready to see history in your hands. One wonders if the lowly cent will be included in the fanfare. Even if it eventually goes away, I hope it gets to stick around for the celebration! Edited by CelticKnot 07/05/2025 09:23 am Report this Post to the Staff

nickelsearcher Moderator United States 15384 Posts	Posted 07/05/2025 09:19 am I'm looking forward to seeing what designs become available. Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art Report this Post to the Staff
Raised on rock Pillar of the Community United States 634 Posts	Posted 07/05/2025 7:10 pm I am also looking forward to all the designs. Should make for an exciting year for collectors. Report this Post to the Staff
ratman4762 Pillar of the Community United States 2520 Posts	Posted 07/05/2025 8:46 pm Quote: I am also looking forward to all the designs. Should make for an exciting year for collectors I'd be more excited about it if we didn't have soooooooooooo many different designs circulating now. In 1975 everybody had been anxiously awaiting the new Bicentennial coins. Besides the introduction of the Ike in 1971, the last design change was in 1964 when they ended the Franklins and introduced the Kennedy half. Now, pretty much every year since 1999 there's been 5 different quarter reverse designs ( I know one year was 6, and another was 2). So not counting minor design changes, or non current designs (buffalo, wheats, V nickels etc that occasionally show up) We have in circulation: cents, 1 obverse, 6 reverses nickels 3 obverse, 5 reverses dimes 1 obverse, 1 reverse quarters 3 obverses, 130 reverses halves 1 obverse, 2 reverses small dollars 22 obverses, 5 reverses (sba, presidential and native american minted for circulation only) I just don't feel the excitement about a design change like I did back in 1975. Edited by ratman4762 07/05/2025 8:47 pm Report this Post to the Staff
atticguy Pillar of the Community United States 1373 Posts	Posted 07/05/2025 10:57 pm Although I also would like a special one-cent coin next year, I can't see the Mint spending a lot of money for the dies that might only be used a few months. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187507 Posts	Posted 07/06/2025 3:15 pm I am looking forward to getting all the sets. It is going to be an expensive year. Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
CoinForMe Pillar of the Community United States 2114 Posts	Posted 07/06/2025 3:57 pm Quote: Each coin will tell a piece of America's story—its people, ideals, and journey. This limited-year redesign honors the past while inspiring the future, capturing the spirit of a Nation still in the making. Currently, the Mint is working closely with the Secretary of the Treasury to finalize these designs, which will be shared with the public later this year. Yes, I know what they're up to. I might need to stay out of this for a few of those designed coins... Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 94657 Posts	Posted 07/07/2025 07:29 am myself as well, I'll be getting all the sets as well Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
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