The United States Mint began shipping 2026 Semiquincentennial Circulating Coins on January 5. This includes the Emerging Liberty Dime, Enduring Liberty Half Dollar, and the Mayflower Compact Quarter. Read press release.

On January 5, Paul Hollis took the oath of office, becoming the 41st Director of the United States Mint. Last year, Mr. Hollis was nominated by President Donald J. Trump on July 16 and confirmed by the U.S. Senate on December 18. Read press release.

Starting January 8, the United States Mint will be accepting applications to its Artistic Infusion Program to create designs for coins and medals. Artists are eligible if they are U.S. citizens, at least 18 years old on the day that they apply, and are established professional artists. Read press release.