Which U.S. agency announced the 1776~2026 semiquincentennial coin designs?

The United States Mint announced the 1776~2026 semiquincentennial coin designs.

The Mint unveiled the designs in December 2025 as part of the federal coin program marking the 250th anniversary of American independence. The program includes redesigned or specially dated coins across several denominations, with the dual date “1776~2026” linking the founding era to the anniversary year.

The designs were developed within the Treasury Department’s coinage process. The Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee and the Commission of Fine Arts reviewed and recommended concepts, while the Treasury secretary has final authority over U.S. coin designs. The Mint then publicized the approved designs and manages their production and distribution.

The announcement is sometimes attributed to the National Archives because that institution preserves iconic founding documents, including the Declaration. It is not the agency responsible for producing U.S. coins. The Federal Reserve manages monetary policy and the banking system, while the Bureau of Engraving and Printing produces paper currency. Coinage is the Mint’s responsibility.