Which 2020 law authorized special circulating coin redesigns for the United States’ 250th anniversary?

The Circulating Collectible Coin Redesign Act of 2020 authorized special circulating coin redesigns for the United States’ 250th anniversary.

The act created authority for redesigned circulating coins during the 2020s, including the five 2026 quarter designs associated with the semiquincentennial. It also formed part of the legal framework for commemorative treatment of the anniversary across multiple denominations.

The law was introduced by Representative Barbara Lee and received unanimous support in both the United States Senate and House of Representatives. President Donald Trump signed it into law in January 2021.

The act did not itself choose every final design. Design recommendations involved the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee and the Commission of Fine Arts, while the Treasury Department made final decisions. This distinction explains why the law and the later artistic selection process are often discussed separately.