What dual date was proposed for America250 cents and nickels?

The proposed dual date for America250 cents and nickels was 1776~2026.

The two dates identify the founding-era year associated with American independence and the 250th-anniversary year. A tilde separates the dates in the proposed design, creating the visual form “1776~2026.” The United States Mint and advisory committees supported using this dual-date treatment rather than fully redesigning the cent and nickel.

The cent was not struck for ordinary circulation as part of the program; it was made available through Mint sets sold to collectors at a premium. The anniversary program also involved commemorative designs on other denominations, including quarters, a dime, a half dollar and a dollar. The dual date should not be confused with the year 1787, associated with the signing of the Constitution, or 2025, when some related military anniversaries were observed.