Which 2020 law authorized special circulating coin designs for the America250 era?

The Circulating Collectible Coin Redesign Act of 2020 authorized special circulating coin designs for the America250 era.

The law allows the United States Mint to redesign circulating coins during specified periods, including designs commemorating the semiquincentennial in 2026. It builds on the tradition of using national coinage to mark major anniversaries and historical themes.

The act is broader than America250 alone. It authorizes multiple redesign opportunities from 2022 through 2030, while giving the 2026 semiquincentennial a distinct place within that schedule. Coin designs can recognize American history, institutions, and cultural themes.

This legislation is sometimes confused with the 1973 law that authorized the Bicentennial coin program. The earlier program produced special quarter, half-dollar, and dollar designs for 1975 and 1976; the 2020 act established a later framework for redesigns, including the 250th anniversary.