Let the Coin Hunt of 2026 Begin…
Special Privy Mark Quarters are Sparking Collector Fever!
This year just keeps delivering prime excitement for collectors! Last week, the U.S. Mint announced that they would be releasing special Declaration of Independence quarters into circulation.
Now – we already know that the Declaration of Independence quarters are special. They’re the third design of the year, struck to honor our nation’s 250th anniversary.
But these? They’re going to display a special “July 4” privy mark on the obverse, to the left of Jefferson’s bust. This privy mark is going to replace the traditional “P” or “D” mint mark just for those coins.
And the best part is, they’ve released them directly to the public, turning this July 4th quarters event into something akin to the Great American Coin Hunt of 2019!
The joy of discovery
There’s something uniquely thrilling about finding a special new coin in the wild. It offers an element of surprise that just makes the hobby even more compelling.
For collectors, the hunt isn’t just about acquiring a new coin – it’s about the story behind how it was found. Every coin has a journey, and being a steward of that journey holds a deeper meaning for each collector.
With the Declaration of Independence “July 4th quarters”, there’s the added connection to history. This third quarter design of 2026 depicts Thomas Jefferson – third U.S. president and principal author of the Declaration – on the obverse. The reverse shows the iconic Liberty Bell mid-ring.
More than metal – it’s a tie that binds
Events like this have a way of creating the conversations that tie the collecting community together. It stands as a reminder of a shared moment in history! We now live in a world where digital transactions are the rule, and not the exception – so holding physical coins and sharing them with others is truly special.
The release of (and the hunt for!) the Declaration of Independence July 4th quarters offers a perfect way to celebrate the excitement around the 250th anniversary of the U.S. I think it’s also going to be a great reminder for many as to why they fell in love with the numismatic hobby in the first place!
So when you check your change in the coming months, make sure you’re keeping an eye out for these. And if you find one, please let me know in the comments section below. It’s a find worth sharing about for sure!
if I find one, will let ya have first dibs!. what do you want to pay for it?
good luck to everyone! Have a safe & happy 4th!
Good luck to you too John! Come back & let us know if you find one!
Will Littleton offer a subscription list opportunity when these become available?
These special issues are not being sold by the US Mint Patricia. They’re adding 250,000 coins to the regular quarters and sending them out to banks and financial institutions. The whole idea is for people to find them “in the wild”, so in all likelihood we will not be offering them. Thanks for stopping by. Happy 4th of July!
I live in Maine. Last week we went to Virginia. And for the first time this year I was handed back my change two 2026 dimes and one revolutionary quarter. My first circulating coins this year. I only had to drive seven hundred miles to get them, haha.
Great find Ricky! Keep your eyes peeled, you might find on of the ones with the 4th of July privy mark! Good luck & happy 4th of July!
I just found one at a Taco Bell in Parker, Colorado!!
Awesome Brandon! Great find. Let us know if you come across any others. Good luck!
I’ve found 3. 490 more rols to go through. This is awesome.
Wow Darrell, great finds! Good luck with the the rest. Let us know if you find any more! Thanks for reading our blog.