Which 2026 America250 coin entered circulation on January 5, 2026?

The Mayflower Compact quarter entered circulation on January 5, 2026, as part of the America250 coin program.

The quarter commemorated the Mayflower Compact, the 1620 agreement associated with the English settlers who established Plymouth Colony. Its release connected an early colonial document with the broader historical story surrounding the United States’ 250th anniversary.

Production began in December 2025, when 78.2 million Mayflower Compact quarters and one million Revolutionary War quarters were struck. The Mayflower coins were produced at both the Denver and Philadelphia Mints, while the Revolutionary War quarters were also struck at those facilities.

The release date can be confused with the February 5 online sale of Mayflower Compact quarter rolls and bags. January 5 was the date announced for circulation, while February 5 was when collector quantities sold through the Mint website and quickly became unavailable.