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This bill requires the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue two types of $2.50 coins to commemorate the 250th anniversary (semiquincentennial) of the United States in 2026: a circulating coin and a numismatic (collectible) coin. The bill draws inspiration from a 1926 commemorative coin issued for the 150th anniversary of independence, and mandates that both coin types initially feature a design based on that historic coin, with an obverse side showing an allegorical representation of liberty holding the Declaration of Independence and a reverse side displaying Independence Hall. The circulating coin will maintain this design for 5 years, while the numismatic coin will keep its initial design for 2 years, after which the Secretary may select new designs celebrating the founding of the United States. The legislation emphasizes that these coins will provide an accessible way for Americans to connect with their national heritage, offering a tangible tribute to the founding principles of liberty, democracy, and self-governance. The bill also includes a congressional recommendation that the coins be minted and issued by July 4, 2026, or as soon as technically and economically feasible, and requires the coins to be minted in various materials such as silver, clad, and potentially gold, with specific design and inscription requirements to mark the semiquincentennial.

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