U.S. Mint Releasing 250,000 Special "July 4th" Privy Mark Declaration of Independence Quarters

Limited-Edition Privy Mark Quarters Entering Circulation for America's 250th

On June 23, 2026, the United States Mint announced it will produce 250,000 Semiquincentennial 2026 Declaration of Independence Quarters bearing a special "July 4th" privy mark in celebration of America's 250th anniversary. These unique quarters carry no mint mark and are being placed randomly into general circulation — mixed in with regular 2026 Declaration of Independence Quarters at banks and financial institutions nationwide.

"This is more than a coin; it's a defining moment in our nation's story," said Mint Director Paul Hollis. "We hope Americans enjoy the search for these iconic quarters as they're meant to be shared, saved, and remembered as part of this historic anniversary."

What to Look For

The privy mark quarters are identical to the standard 2026 Declaration of Independence Quarter except for the addition of the "July 4th" privy mark. Here's what distinguishes them:

• Privy mark — A small "July 4th" design element added to the coin, distinguishing it from the standard issue
• No mint mark — Unlike regular quarters struck at Philadelphia (P) or Denver (D), these special quarters bear no mint mark at all
• Limited mintage — Only 250,000 produced, compared to the tens of millions of standard quarters from each mint

How to Find One

These quarters are being distributed randomly through the Federal Reserve system to banks and financial institutions in time for the Fourth of July. That means your best chances are:

• Coin roll hunting (CRH) — Pick up quarter rolls from your bank and search through them. With only 250,000 privy mark quarters mixed into the entire U.S. money supply, they'll be genuinely scarce in circulation.
• Check your pocket change — Every quarter you receive in change between now and the coming months is worth a second look. Flip it over and check for the privy mark.
• Ask your bank — Some banks may receive shipments of new quarter rolls timed for the July 4th release. It doesn't hurt to ask when new rolls are expected.

Why This Matters for Collectors

This is the first time the U.S. Mint has released a privy-marked quarter directly into general circulation in this manner. At 250,000 coins, the mintage is extraordinarily low for a circulation-strike quarter — for comparison, typical quarter mintages run in the hundreds of millions per mint per year. That scarcity, combined with the historic significance of the Semiquincentennial, makes these coins highly collectible from day one.

The absence of a mint mark is also noteworthy. Modern U.S. quarters always carry a P or D mint mark. A quarter with no mint mark will immediately stand out to anyone who knows what to look for.

The Semiquincentennial Program

These privy mark quarters are part of the broader Semiquincentennial coin and medal program commemorating the 250th anniversary of American independence. The U.S. Mint has released several Semiquincentennial products — learn more at the U.S. Mint's Semiquincentennial page.

Discussion

Will you be hunting for these? Already found one? Share your finds and strategies below. If you pull one from a roll, we'd love to see photos.

Sources: U.S. Mint Press Release (June 23, 2026)