Which law authorized the United States Semiquincentennial coinage program?

The Circulating Collectible Coin Redesign Act of 2020 authorized the United States Semiquincentennial coinage program.

The law created authority for special circulating and commemorative designs connected with the 250th anniversary of American independence. It also authorized other coin programs, including the American Women Quarters Program and later circulating commemorative issues.

The legislation received unanimous support in both the Senate and the House of Representatives. It was signed into law by President Donald Trump in 2021, despite its 2020 title.

The resulting 2026 program includes special designs across several denominations. The cent and nickel remain in their current-series format, while other denominations receive commemorative designs or anniversary-related treatment.