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New Coin Designs Celebrate Patriotism for 250th Anniversary

3/17/2026

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The U.S. Mint unveiled new coin designs for the 250th anniversary, including a redesigned dime.
The dime features a bald eagle in flight holding arrows, with no olive branch.
In 2026, the Roosevelt portrait will be replaced by a modern Liberty, reverting in 2027.
U.S. Treasurer Brandon Beach says the designs celebrate American history and contrast the current administration's focus on diversity and inclusion with the previous administration's patriotism.

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The U.S. Mint unveiled new coin designs for the 250th anniversary, including a redesigned dime.
The dime features a bald eagle in flight holding arrows, with no olive branch.
In 2026, the Roosevelt portrait will be replaced by a modern Liberty, reverting in 2027.
U.S. Treasurer Brandon Beach says the designs celebrate American history and contrast the current administration's focus on diversity and inclusion with the previous administration's patriotism.