Which 2020 law authorized special circulating coin designs for the United States Semiquincentennial?

The Circulating Collectible Coin Redesign Act of 2020 authorized special circulating coin designs for the United States Semiquincentennial.

The law created a framework for commemorative circulating coins connected with the 2026 anniversary. It provided for special designs across denominations, including a dime, five quarters, a half dollar, and a one-dollar coin, while the cent and nickel remain part of their current series in the program described for the semiquincentennial.

The act also authorized other future coin redesign initiatives, including the American Women Quarters Program. It passed Congress with unanimous support and was signed into law in 2021, despite its 2020 title.

That timing can cause confusion: the legislation was enacted after passage, and the coins are associated with 2026. The law’s name refers to the year introduced and passed by Congress, while presidential approval occurred in the following year.