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New Coins Celebrate 250 Years, Exclude Civil Rights Icons

1/5/2026

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The United States Mint began circulating new coins for the 250th anniversary today as part of a broader celebration authorized in 2021.
The coins feature portraits of George Washington and Thomas Jefferson.
They omit designs honoring civil rights leaders and suffragettes.
A proposed $1 coin featuring U.S. President Donald Trump drew opposition from lawmakers who call it a break from tradition, and the Mint says advisory committees reviewed the designs.

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The United States Mint began circulating new coins for the 250th anniversary today as part of a broader celebration authorized in 2021.
The coins feature portraits of George Washington and Thomas Jefferson.
They omit designs honoring civil rights leaders and suffragettes.
A proposed $1 coin featuring U.S. President Donald Trump drew opposition from lawmakers who call it a break from tradition, and the Mint says advisory committees reviewed the designs.