U.S. Mint Boosts 1776-2026 Coin Production in June

The U.S. Mint produced more one-year-only 1776 ~ 2026 coins for circulation in June than in any month since February, led by a more than threefold jump in Emerging Liberty dime output. Production also included additional anniversary nickels, Semiquincentennial quarters and Enduring Liberty half dollars. Overall circulating coin production climbed 30% from May to 263.58 million coins and was 28.9% higher than in June 2025.

Despite the June increase, coin production for the first half of 2026 remained sharply lower than a year earlier. The U.S. Mint struck nearly 1.63 billion coins from January through June, down nearly 51% from the 3.32 billion produced during the same period in 2025. Much of the decline resulted from the absence of circulating cents, compared with 1.3 billion cents struck in the first half of last year, while output of other denominations also stayed relatively limited.

The following table shows how June’s production compares with other months over the past year:

June 2025 to June 2026 Circulating Coin Production

*The U.S. Mint revised April production to 189.9 million coins from the previously reported, incorrect total of 1.163 billion.

The U.S. Mint produces circulating coins based on orders it receives from the Federal Reserve Banks. The Federal Reserve then distributes the coins through its terminals to commercial banks and other financial institutions, helping maintain the supply needed to meet everyday public demand.

Month-Over-Month Production Changes

Recent totals also reflect a major change in the Mint’s circulating coin mix. At the direction of the Treasury, the U.S. Mint stopped producing cents for circulation in July 2025, removing what had long been its highest-volume denomination from circulating production. Cents are now struck only for collector products in proof and uncirculated finishes.

Among the most commonly used denominations, June production decreased 5.3% for nickels, increased 223% for dimes and fell 28.5% for quarters.

The U.S. Mint also produces other circulating-quality coins, including half dollars and dollar coins. The Federal Reserve no longer orders dollar coins for circulation, but the Mint continues to strike them for collector products. The same was true of half dollars until Federal Reserve orders resumed in 2021. Half dollars have been produced for circulation each year since, though in much smaller quantities than other denominations, and are also struck in circulating quality for collector products.

Mintages of 2026 Semiquincentennial Half Dollars

It remains unclear how many 2026 half dollars have been produced specifically for general circulation. This year is unique for the denomination, as the long-running Kennedy half dollar design has been replaced with a one-year-only "Enduring Liberty" theme marking the nation’s 250th anniversary.

Half dollar production was mixed in June compared with May, rising in Denver and falling in Philadelphia. Mint figures show the following:

• January: +7.5 million from Denver and +6.3 million from Philadelphia
• February: +3 million from Denver and +1.8 million from Philadelphia
• March: +7.6 million from Denver and +3.2 million from Philadelphia
• April: +3.6 million from Denver and +7.6 million from Philadelphia
• May: +6.0 million from Denver and +6.0 million from Philadelphia
• June: +8.7 million from Denver and +1.0 million from Philadelphia

Combined production through June totals 36.4 million coins from Denver and 25.9 million from Philadelphia — 62.3 million coins overall.

For comparison, 2025 production totaled 19.8 million coins at Denver and 14.2 million at Philadelphia, or 34 million overall.

On May 26, the U.S. Mint opened sales of 2026-P and 2026-D Enduring Liberty half dollars in rolls and bags containing equal numbers from each facility. Through July 5, sales totaled nearly 10.86 million coins.

Mintages of Native American Dollars

Production of 2026 Native American dollars resumed in June after no additional coins were reported in May. The Mint’s monthly production data show:

• January: +140,000 from Denver
• February: +840,000 from Philadelphia
• March: +840,000 from Philadelphia
• April: +2.55 million from Denver and +1.25 million from Philadelphia
• May: None
• June: +560,000 from Denver and 720,000 from Philadelphia

Combined production through June totals 3.25 million coins from Denver and 3.65 million from Philadelphia — 6.9 million coins overall.

For comparison, 2025 production reached 5.18 million coins, including 2.52 million from Denver and 2.66 million from Philadelphia.

On Jan. 27, the U.S. Mint began selling 2026-P and 2026-D Native American dollars, with buyers able to choose coins struck at either the Philadelphia or Denver Mint. Through July 5, combined sales totaled 1,037,575 coins, split nearly evenly between the two facilities.

The following table shows June 2026 circulating coin mintages by production facility and denomination.

U.S. Mint Circulating Coin Production in June 2026

 

In June, the Denver Mint struck 181.46 million coins and the Philadelphia Mint produced 82.12 million, lifting combined output to 263,580,000 coins.

Coin Production in First Half of 2026

Through the first half of this year, the Denver Mint struck 866.8 million coins and the Philadelphia Mint produced 763.2 million coins, bringing the total to 1,629,900,000 coins. The total was 50.96% lower than the 3,323,500,000 coins produced during the same period in 2025.

This next table lists year-to-date coin production totals by denomination and by U.S. Mint facility:

First-Half 2026 Circulating Coin Production by Denomination

 

If the current production pace continues through December, the 2026 annual mintage would near 3.26 billion coins. For comparison, the U.S. Mint produced nearly 4.95 billion coins for circulation in 2025, marking a fifth straight yearly decline and the lowest output since 2009 — though cent production was held at zero beginning in July 2025, accounting for much of the drop compared to previous years.

For comparison, the following table shows coin production totals through the first half of last year:

First-Half 2025 Circulating Coin Production by Denomination

 

Mintages of 2026 Semiquincentennial Quarters

As part of the nation’s America 250 celebration, the U.S. Mint is striking five unique 1776 ~ 2026 Semiquincentennial quarters. The five feature designs recognizing the Mayflower Compact, the Revolutionary War, the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution, and the Gettysburg Address. The first three have entered circulation, while the Mint has already started producing the final two.

The Mayflower Compact quarter entered circulation on Jan. 5, with the U.S. Mint offering rolls and bags to the public beginning Feb. 5. The Mint’s reported production totals follow:

• December: +48.8 million from Denver and +31 million from Philadelphia
• January: +85.6 million from Denver and +73.2 million from Philadelphia
• February: +35 million from Denver and +40.4 million from Philadelphia
• March: +600,000 from Philadelphia
• April: None
• May: None
• June: +800,000 from Denver and +1 million from Philadelphia

Combined production through June totals 170.2 million coins from Denver and 146.2 million from Philadelphia — 316.4 million coins overall.

2026 Revolutionary War quarters entered circulation on March 23, with the U.S. Mint offering rolls and bags to the public beginning March 27. Monthly production totals reported by the Mint include:

• December: 1 million coins — all from Denver
• January: +800,000 from Denver and +800,000 from Philadelphia
• February: +16.4 million from Denver and +31.8 million from Philadelphia
• March: +51.8 million from Denver and +28.8 million from Philadelphia
• April: +32.4 million from Denver and +38.6 million from Philadelphia
• May: +400,000 from Philadelphia
• June: None

Combined production through June totals 102.4 million coins from Denver and 100.4 million from Philadelphia — 202.8 million coins overall.

2026 Declaration of Independence quarters entered circulation on June 1, with the U.S. Mint offering rolls and bags to the public beginning June 16. The Mint’s reported production totals follow:

• March: +1.4 million from Denver
• April: +1.2 million from Denver and +7 million from Philadelphia
• May: +40.2 million from Denver and +40 million from Philadelphia
• June: +42 million from Denver and +16 million from Philadelphia

Combined production through June totals 84.8 million coins from Denver and 63 million from Philadelphia — 147.8 million coins overall.

In related news, the U.S. Mint announced June 23 that it would place 250,000 Declaration of Independence quarters bearing a "JULY 4th" privy mark into circulation ahead of Independence Day.

Finally, in April, the Denver Mint produced 1.4 million quarters for each of the final two 2026 designs: the U.S. Constitution quarter and the Gettysburg Address quarter, scheduled for general release in the summer and fall, respectively. In May, the Philadelphia Mint added production for both designs, striking 1.6 million U.S. Constitution quarters and 1.4 million Gettysburg Address quarters. The Mint reported no additional production of either design in June.

2026 quarter mintages follow.

2026 Semiquincentennial Quarter Mintages*

*The denomination table lists 592 million quarters struck during the first half 2026, while the design table totals 672.8 million. The difference is the 80.8 million 2026-dated quarters struck in December 2025.