U.S. Mint Reveals New Coin Designs. Here's What They Look Like

On Wednesday, December 11, 2025, the United States Mint revealed designs for the upcoming release of the Semiquincentennial Circulating Coin Program. These coins will only be available for one year, and seeing as investing in collectible coins can yield big rewards, they could retain serious value in the future. Intended to commemorate the 250th year of ongoing American liberty, each unique design is meant to reflect the history of America's founding and the country's move toward creating an ideal union. Although these coins won't be like the rarest U.S. coin that's now worth a fortune any time soon, collecting them could still be a good investment for the future.

During the unveiling of the new coin designs at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, acting Mint Director Kristie McNally said, per the U.S. Mint, "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." The coin designs were created by the Mint's Medallic Artists and Artistic Infusion Program designers and approved by the Secretary of the Treasury. You'll see these new designs on circulating nickels, dimes, and quarters, while the collectible half dollar and penny will also have new designs for 2026. Appearing on each coin will be images that depict aspects of American history meant to reconnect citizens with the nation's origins.

Expect to see new images on the front and back of circulating U.S. nickels and dimes in 2026. On the nickel, you'll see an image of Thomas Jefferson's bust with the words "In God We Trust" along the coin's perimeter. Next to Jefferson's image, "2026," "1776," and "Liberty" are inscribed. The reverse side of the coin will display Monticello, Jefferson's well-known Virginia estate, with the words "Monticello," "Five Cents," and "United States of America" below the image. "E Pluribus Unum" — Latin for "Out of many, one" — is written above the image around the edge of the coin. Fairly similar to other nickels, it could easily become one of the valuable coins you have just lying around if you don't keep track of it.

The Mint's new circulating dime will display an image of Lady Liberty's head looking left with her hair blowing from under a bonnet crowned with stars. Surrounding her image to the left will be the dates "1776" and "2026," with "Liberty" written across the opposite border. The front of the coin will also have the words "In God We Trust" next to her image. The reverse side features a bald eagle in the center with its wings spread and a bunch of arrows in one of its talons. Above the eagle are the words "United States of America" around the border, with "E Pluribus Unum" below it. Under the eagle, it reads "One Dime," with "Liberty Over Tyranny" displayed along the bottom edge.

The upcoming quarter will feature five new designs, each inscribed with the dates "1776" and "2026," along with "E Pluribus Unum" and "In God We Trust." The Mayflower Compact quarter will show two pilgrims in traditional clothing standing in an embrace holding hands. Flip the coin over to reveal an image of the Mayflower ship on the water with the words "Liberty" and "Mayflower Compact" along the lower border. A large image of George Washington's head fills most of the space on the front of the Revolutionary War quarter. The reverse side of the coin shows a soldier in uniform holding his musket with log cabins visible in the background. "United States of America," "Revolutionary War," "Liberty," and the coin's 25-cent value are all incorporated into the design.

A Declaration of Independence quarter will feature an image of Thomas Jefferson looking to the right. The reverse displays a large image of the cracked Liberty Bell, with the words "The Declaration of Independence," "Quarter Dollar," and "Liberty" located around and above. The other two quarters are the U.S. Constitution quarter and Gettysburg Address and the U.S. Constitution variants. The Constitution quarter features an image of James Madison on the front, while the opposite side depicts a closeup of Philadelphia's Independence Hall, where the Constitution was signed, with the words "We The People" next to the clock tower. On the Gettysburg Address quarter, you'll see Abraham Lincoln on the front, with the other side showing two arms holding each other at the wrists with "A New Nation Conceived in Liberty" written above them.