The obverse (heads) design features a portrait of President Donald J. Trump with the inscriptions “LIBERTY,” “IN GOD WE TRUST,” and “1776 ~ 2026.”
The reverse (tails) design features the Presidential Seal, which shows an eagle holding an olive branch and a bundle of arrows, with a shield on its breast and a banner inscribed “E PLURIBUS UNUM” in its beak. The shield contains the additional inscription “250” to honor the Semiquincentennial of the United States. The additional inscriptions are “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA” and “ONE DOLLAR.”
Specifications for the $1 coin are as follows:
| Composition | 6% zinc, 3.5% manganese, 2% nickel, balance copper | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 0.286 oz. | 8.10 g |
| Diameter | 1.043 in. | 26.49 mm |
| Thickness | 0.079 in. | 2.00 mm |
| Finish | Circulating | |
| Edge | Plain | |
| Mint | Philadelphia | |
| Mint Mark | None | |
| Privy Mark | None | |
To celebrate the Nation's Semiquincentennial, the United States Mint unveiled one-year-only changes to well-known American coinage, such as the circulating dime, quarter, half dollar, and dollar. The Mint will also release special numismatic coins and medals in 2026 featuring unique designs and enhancements for core products and annual releases.
Here's a look at the circulating coins for 2026:
Celebrating America's 250th Anniversary 
