2026-D Semiquincentennial Declaration of Independence Half Dollar

Coin Highlights

• Mint: Denver (D)
• Date: 2026
• Denomination: Half Dollar (50 Cents)
• Series: Semiquincentennial (250th Anniversary)
• Metal: Copper-Nickel Clad
• Edge: Reeded
• Diameter: 30.61 mm
• Weight: 11.34 grams
• Obverse: Features a powerful reinterpretation tied to the Declaration of Independence, symbolizing liberty, unity, and the birth of the nation
• Reverse: Modern commemorative design reflecting the enduring ideals of freedom and independence
• Type: One-year-only circulating commemorative design

Historical Significance

The year 2026 marks 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, one of the most important documents in world history. This special half dollar is part of the United States Mint’s Semiquincentennial coin program, which reimagines classic American coinage to reflect the revolutionary spirit of 1776.

The Philadelphia Mint issue carries additional historical weight, as coins struck at this facility trace their origins back to the earliest days of the United States Mint, making it a fitting location for such a milestone release.