2026 Half Dollar

The 2026 Enduring Liberty Half Dollar is a special one-year-only design marking the 250th anniversary of the United States.

• Design: Obverse features Lady Liberty gazing forward with the dual date 1776–2026. The reverse depicts a hand passing a torch, representing the next generation, with the quote “knowledge is the only guardian of true liberty”.
• Composition: The coins are made of standard copper-nickel clad.
• Uniqueness: This is a one-year design; the traditional John F. Kennedy half dollar design is scheduled to return in 2027.
• Purpose: The coin is part of the U.S. Mint’s “Connecting America through Coins” initiative celebrating the nation’s 250th birthday.

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2026 Half Dollar

The 2026 Enduring Liberty Half Dollar is a special one-year-only design marking the 250th anniversary of the United States.

• Design: Obverse features Lady Liberty gazing forward with the dual date 1776–2026. The reverse depicts a hand passing a torch, representing the next generation, with the quote “knowledge is the only guardian of true liberty”.
• Composition: The coins are made of standard copper-nickel clad.
• Uniqueness: This is a one-year design; the traditional John F. Kennedy half dollar design is scheduled to return in 2027.
• Purpose: The coin is part of the U.S. Mint’s “Connecting America through Coins” initiative celebrating the nation’s 250th birthday.