The 2026 semiquincentennial dime carries the theme “Liberty Over Tyranny.”
The coin’s obverse features Liberty, while its reverse shows an eagle clutching arrows. The theme connects the coin to the revolutionary-era struggle that the 250th anniversary commemorates. The semiquincentennial coin program used special designs and dual dating to connect modern currency with the years 1776 and 2026.
The dime is one part of a broader 2026 coin program. Special or redesigned issues included a nickel, five quarters, a half dollar, a dollar, and collector versions in precious metals. The quarter series used several historical subjects, while the half dollar was associated with the theme “Enduring Liberty.”
“Liberty Over Tyranny” is therefore specific to the dime’s announced design theme, not a general motto for every America250 coin. The phrase can be confused with the subjects shown on the 2026 quarter series.