What dual date was used on America250 cent and nickel designs?

America250 cent and nickel designs used the dual date 1776~2026.

The paired dates connect the Declaration of Independence era with the 250th-anniversary year. The first date, 1776, identifies the founding milestone being commemorated, while 2026 identifies the anniversary year.

The design concept was supported for both the cent and nickel. Unlike several other semiquincentennial denominations, the cent and nickel retained their regular basic designs, with the dual dating serving as the principal anniversary marking. The cent was not struck for ordinary circulation and was offered through United States Mint collector sets.

The notation is not the same as the 1976 bicentennial date pairing, 1776–1976. It also does not use 1787, the year associated with the Constitution. The 1776~2026 pairing specifically identifies America250’s 250-year span from the Declaration-era founding to the 2026 observance.