The 2026 Enduring Liberty half dollar is a special,
one-year-only coin issued by the United States Mint to celebrate the Semiquincentennial,
which marks America's 250th anniversary. It temporarily replaces the classic
Kennedy portrait and Presidential Coat of Arms for the 2026 calendar year,
marking the first major design change for the denomination in over 60 years.
Key Features & Design
- The
Obverse: Features a close-up portrait of the Statue of Liberty with an
unwavering gaze looking toward the future, alongside the historic dual
date 1776 ~ 2026.
- The
Reverse: Depicts Liberty passing her torch to a new generation. It
includes the inscription: "Knowledge is the only guardian of true
liberty".
- Composition:
The coin is struck in standard circulating copper-nickel clad (8.33%
nickel, balance copper) and weighs 11.34 grams.