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Circulating Coins

Circulating coins are produced by the United States Mint for everyday transactions. They are also included in the United States Mint’s annual coin sets, which are the staple of coin collecting. The nickel, dime, and quarter are the most common circulating denominations today.

SemiQ Revolutionary War Reverse

For one year only in 2026, the dime and quarter will feature designs related to America's Semiquincentennial. These coins, along with the nickel, will have a "1776 ~ 2026" dual date.

 

Some coins can still be found in your pocket change, even if they are no longer produced for circulation. Dollar coins are one common example. Other past coin denominations like two-cent (1863-1873), three-cent (1851-1889), and 20-cent (1875-1878) coins have long vanished from circulation but remain highly sought-after collectibles.

 

For 2026, the collectible Enduring Liberty Half Dollar will feature the Statue of Liberty on the obverse. This coin, as well as the collectible penny, will also have a "1776 ~ 2026" dual date.

SemiQ Revolutionary War Reverse

Penny | Nickel | Dime | Quarter | Half Dollar | Dollar | Gold Eagle | Past Coin Programs

What Are Coins Made Of?

Did you know that most of the coins we use today are clad coins? Clad coins have an inner core of metal surrounded by an outer layer of a different metal.

If you want to learn more about what's inside a coin, how much coins weigh, or the thickness and other properties of coins, then look no further. You can find all the information you need by visiting our Coin Specifications page.

 

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Did You Know?

Two-Cent Coin Inscription

Produced from 1863-1873, two-cent coins were the first to use the inscription "In God We Trust." However, their popularity never caught on, and they were discontinued.

 

The Mint also produced a three-cent silver denomination from 1851-1873 and a three-cent nickel from 1865-1889. The three-cent silver coin was the first without a depiction of Liberty.

Two-Cent Coin Inscription

Watch this video for a behind-the-scenes look at how the Mint makes circulating coins. 

Past Circulating Coin Programs

Looking for a coin and can't find it? You can further explore our Coin & Medal Archive by browing the historical circulating programs below.

*The DC and U.S. Territories Quarters Program complemented the 50 State Quarters Program, which ended in 2008, by honoring six additional locations with quarters in 2009.