semiquincentennial

A Sneak Peek at the New Designs for the 2026 Roosevelt Dime and Kennedy Half Dollar

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In 2026, the United States will celebrate its 250th anniversary, also known as the semquincentennial year. To mark this important milestone, two of the country’s most popular coins—the Roosevelt dime and the Kennedy half dollar—will be redesigned. These redesigns are temporary and will only be used in 2026. After that, the coins will return to … Read more

Unveiling the “Best of the Mint”: Silver Medals for 2026 Explained

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In 2026, the United States will celebrate its 250th anniversary, also known as the semiquincentennial. To mark this occasion, the U.S. Mint is planning to release special gold coins called the “Best of the Mint.” Along with these gold coins, there will be silver medals designed to match the coin designs. Recently, two groups reviewed … Read more