250 Years of American Coin History | Spokane News

Spokane News Today | 2 Min | The Daily News Now! · Jul 2, 2026 · 1m

The U.S. Mint is celebrating 250 years of American freedom with a massive coin redesign — the most sweeping in a century. Quarters shine with five historic themes: the Mayflower Compact, Declaration of Independence, Revolutionary War, Constitution, and Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address. Dimes and half-dollars revive the iconic Liberty symbol, while nickels feature a dual date (1776–2026) on Jefferson’s face. A special collector’s penny joins the lineup — though regular pennies are fading from circulation. Notably, designs honoring slavery’s end, women’s suffrage, and civil rights were left out…