The latest reports say the U.S. Mint’s special America 250 coin releases began in January 2026 , and at least one limited set was scheduled to be released on June 30, 2026 , just ahead of July 4.

What that means

  • For the circulating commemorative coins, the rollout started in January 2026.
  • For the uncirculated set of America 250 coins, the reported release date was June 30, 2026.
  • A limited-edition “July 4th” quarter was also being mixed into circulation around the same period.

Practical takeaway

If you’re asking about the 250th anniversary coins in general, they’re already being released in phases during 2026 rather than on one single day.

TL;DR: the 250th anniversary coins started coming out in January 2026 , and some special sets were slated for June 30, 2026.