The Mint will issue three types of products: a one-ounce gold coin… (монета · колокол · свобода)
The Mint will issue three types of products: a one-ounce gold coin, the first non-circular coin in recent US history; a half-ounce (15.55g) gold coin; and a one-ounce silver medal. The US is issuing its first non-circular coin in 100 years.
Consensus
- The United States Mint announced commemorative coins and medals for the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States.
- All items are shaped like the Liberty Bell, a national symbol of freedom.
- The release date is July 16.
- Three types of items will be issued: a gold coin weighing one troy ounce, a gold coin weighing half an ounce (15.55 g), and a silver medal weighing one troy ounce.
- Each item has a mintage of 2026 pieces, in honor of the year 2026.
- The obverse features the Liberty Bell with its crack, the word 'LIBERTY', dates '1776 ~ 2026', and 'IN GOD WE TRUST'.
- The reverse shows Independence Hall on a background of fireworks.
- The gold coin weighing one troy ounce is described as the first non-circular coin in recent U.S. history.
Points of divergence
- A silver medal weighing one troy ounce will be issued, but no details about its design are provided beyond weight and material. — fontanka
- The gold coin weighs 1 oz and is marked with '99.99 FINE GOLD', 'E PLURIBUS UNUM', 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA', '$250', and '1 OZ' on the bell's clapper. — kommersant
- The U.S. Mint officially ended production of one-cent coins in November of the previous year, with high-level officials present at the event. — kommersant
Coverage (2 sources)
- The US Mint will issue coins to commemorate the country's 250th anniversary, but they won't be round — Фонтанка
- USA to issue a non-circular coin for the first time in 100 years — Коммерсантъ