Check your quarters: Rare 'July 4th' coins entering circulation
Key takeaways
- Only 250,000 of the Semiquincentennial 2026 Declaration of Independence Quarters pictured below will be randomly released into circulation.
- The special privy mark will be found to the left of President Thomas Jefferson on the face of the Declaration of Independence Quarters that are being minted this year.
- The quarters are being sent to banks and financial institutions throughout the U.S. and will be available before July 4, according to the U.S.
Why this matters: political developments that affect policy direction and public trust.
The U.S. Mint is releasing a slew of coins with rare designs for America s 250th anniversary, including a newly announced 25-cent piece that gives Americans a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to discover a piece of history in everyday transactions.
Only 250,000 of the Semiquincentennial 2026 Declaration of Independence Quarters pictured below will be randomly released into circulation. They ll sport a July 4th privy mark.
This is more than a coin; it s a defining moment in our nation s story, Mint Director Paul Hollis said in a press release. We hope Americans enjoy the search for these iconic quarters as they re meant to be shared, saved, and remembered as part of this historic anniversary.