Special bullion coins for the United States Semiquincentennial bear the dates 1776 and 2026.
The paired dates represent the founding-era declaration of independence and the 250th-anniversary year. On these issues, the dates are shown as “1776~2026,” visually linking the historical starting point with the modern commemoration.
These bullion pieces are part of a larger 2026 coinage program that also includes circulating coins, commemorative designs, and special silver and gold issues. The dual-date format is a familiar convention on anniversary coinage, but it is distinct from the standard date appearing on ordinary circulating money.
The pairing can be confused with 1976, the year of the U.S. Bicentennial. The Semiquincentennial’s correct modern endpoint is 2026, exactly 250 years after 1776.