What 2020 law allows the U.S. Mint to redesign coins for America250?

The 2020 law allowing the U.S. Mint to redesign coins for America250 is the Circulating Collectible Coin Redesign Act.

The law authorizes special circulating coin designs in 2026 to commemorate the 250th anniversary of American independence. It also provides for a series of quarter designs connected with the anniversary, including themes involving American history and contributions to independence.

The law is different from the legislation that created the United States Semiquincentennial Commission in 2016. One established the planning body; the other gave the Mint a specific framework for anniversary coinage. Coin designs are therefore one part of America250’s broader program of commemorative objects, educational projects, and public events.