What motto appears on the 2026 semiquincentennial dime’s Liberty design?

“Liberty Over Tyranny” appears on the 2026 semiquincentennial dime’s Liberty design.

The dime’s obverse presents a head of Liberty wearing a Liberty cap, an image associated with freedom and republican ideals. Its reverse shows an eagle clutching arrows. The design was created for the United States Semiquincentennial coinage program rather than being a routine continuation of the Roosevelt dime design.

The wording is distinct from familiar inscriptions on U.S. money. “E Pluribus Unum” appears on many American coins and means “Out of many, one,” while “In God We Trust” is the national motto commonly seen on circulating currency. “Liberty Over Tyranny” is specific to this semiquincentennial dime design.

The 2026 dime is one of several circulating denominations redesigned for the anniversary. The program also includes five quarters, a half dollar, and a dollar, while the cent and nickel retain more familiar designs with anniversary dating.