What subject appeared on the first America250 quarter released into circulation in 2026?
Answer
Mayflower Compact
The Mayflower Compact appeared on the first America250 quarter released into circulation in 2026.
Production of the Mayflower Compact quarters began in December 2025, and the United States Mint announced their circulation release for January 5, 2026. The design was one of five special quarter themes authorized for the semiquincentennial year.
The Mayflower Compact was signed in 1620 by English colonists aboard the Mayflower before they established Plymouth Colony. It is remembered as an early agreement for self-government among settlers, making it relevant to a commemorative program focused on American political origins.
The Mayflower Compact quarter was followed by other designs, including a Revolutionary War quarter and a Declaration of Independence quarter. The series was temporary: the special 1776–2026 quarter designs were issued for the semiquincentennial year rather than becoming permanent designs.