What is the collective name for U.S. coins struck in 2026 to mark America250?

United States Semiquincentennial coinage is the collective name for U.S. coins struck in 2026 to mark the 250th anniversary of American independence.

The term “semiquincentennial” means a 250th anniversary. The coinage program therefore belongs to the same national commemoration known publicly as America250. It is the numismatic counterpart to the anniversary’s events, exhibits, stamps, and public programs.

The 2026 coinage should not be confused with the 1975–1976 Bicentennial coinage. The earlier program marked 200 years and used distinctive designs on the quarter, half dollar, and dollar. The 2026 program marks 250 years and includes a separate set of authorized commemorative and circulating designs.

Collectors may also encounter the phrase “semicentennial,” but that means a 50th anniversary. “Semiquincentennial” is the precise term for 250 years, making the full title the canonical name of the 2026 coin program.