The 2020 law authorized America250 redesigns for six circulating coin denominations.
Congress passed the Circulating Collectible Coin Redesign Act of 2020 to permit special circulating-coin designs connected with the United States Semiquincentennial. The authorization covered six denominations and applied to anniversary designs issued during the permitted period.
The law did not mean that every coin would receive an entirely new appearance. It created a framework for special designs and required them to symbolize the 250th anniversary. The legislation also specified that one quarter should recognize the contributions of women.
Design recommendations involved the United States Mint, the Commission of Fine Arts, and the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee. The Treasury secretary makes the final design decisions after the relevant consultation and review. This process is why America250 coinage includes both anniversary symbolism and formal government design oversight.