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5 new quarters commemorate 250 years of American independence

Laura Baisas

created: Jan. 2, 2026, 3:14 p.m. | updated: Jan. 12, 2026, 3:02 p.m.

While we’ve said goodbye to both the year 2025 and the penny, five new United States quarters will be finding their way into your pocket soon enough. Image: U.S. MintThe reverse design shows a Continental Army soldier at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. The inscriptions are “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” “LIBERTY,” “25¢,” and “REVOLUTIONARY WAR.”Declaration of Independence QuarterImage: U.S. MintThis quarter’s obverse side design features Thomas Jefferson, author of the Declaration of Independence and third President of the United States. The inscriptions are “THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE,” “QUARTER DOLLAR,” “LIBERTY,” and “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.”United States Constitution QuarterImage: U.S. MintPresident James Madison is featured on this quarter’s obverse design. Image: U.S. MintThe reverse design depicts Independence Hall in Philadelphia.

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