US Mint Coin Production Slows as America 250 Rollout Expands

U.S. Mint circulating production slowed sharply in August to 232.4 million coins, down 46.9% from July’s 437.9 million. Output declined for nickels, dimes and quarters, although the monthly total was 20.4% higher than a year earlier.

As the 1776 ~ 2026 Semiquincentennial rollout moved further along, dimes and nickels led August production. More President Donald J. Trump $1 coins were struck, while production continued for Enduring Liberty half dollars and two of the five quarter designs. The recently released U.S. Constitution quarter accounted for most of the month’s quarter output.

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

August 2025 to August 2026 Circulating Coin Production

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.

August Production by Denomination

Recent totals reflect a major change in the Mint’s circulating coin mix. At the direction of the Treasury, the U.S. Mint ended the production of 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.

No cents were produced for circulation in August 2025 either, making the year-over-year comparison more representative of the Mint’s current production mix.

Among the most commonly used denominations, August production fell 52.5% for nickels, 51.2% for dimes and 25.8% for quarters.

The U.S. Mint also produces other circulating-quality coins, including half dollars and dollar coins. The Federal Reserve no longer routinely orders dollar coins for general 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. The Mint also continues to strike circulating-quality half dollars 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 slowed at both the Denver and Philadelphia Mints in August compared with July. U.S. 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
• July: +6.4 million from Denver and +6.6 million from Philadelphia
• August: +4.8 million from Denver and +2.9 million from Philadelphia

Combined production through August totals 47.6 million coins from Denver and 35.4 million from Philadelphia — 83 million coins overall. That is already more than double the 34 million half dollars produced during all of 2025, when Denver struck 19.8 million and Philadelphia produced 14.2 million.

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 Aug. 30, sales totaled 12.35 million coins. The rolls have been unavailable for some time, with sales essentially at the allotted 100,000-product limit. Bags remained available throughout August, with roughly 8,200 of the 50,000-product limit still available at month’s end.

In August, the Mint presented 2,983 specially struck 1776 ~ 2026 Enduring Liberty half dollars to the National 9/11 Memorial & Museum.

Mintages of Native American Dollars

No 2026 Native American dollars were produced in August. U.S. Mint figures 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
• July: +150,000 from Denver and +250,000 from Philadelphia
• August: None

Combined production through August totals 3.4 million coins from Denver and 3.9 million from Philadelphia — 7.3 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 Aug. 30, combined sales totaled 1,086,300 coins, split nearly evenly between the two facilities. Both options have remained unavailable from the Mint for some time. Reported sales stand essentially at the listed product limits, indicating that little to no inventory remains for further sales.

More Trump $1 Coins Struck in August

Production of the 1776 ~ 2026 President Donald J. Trump $1 coin continued in August. The Philadelphia Mint struck an additional 7.4 million pieces after producing 9 million in July, bringing the total to 16.4 million coins. Production has been exclusive to Philadelphia, as previously announced.

The Mint began selling Trump dollars Sept. 2 in 25-coin rolls priced at $61 and 100-coin bags at $154.50. Included among those products are 250,000 dollars struck July 4 with a JULY 4th privy mark and randomly mixed into the rolls and bags. The bags became unavailable in less than an hour, while the rolls remained available for about 7 hours and 20 minutes. Product limits of 150,000 rolls and 50,000 bags cover at most 8.75 million coins.

The Mint also said Sept. 2 that Trump dollars will be released into circulation. With 16.4 million struck through August, production extends well beyond the amount represented by collector roll and bag limits.

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

U.S. Mint Circulating Coin Production in August 2026

In August, the Denver Mint struck 133 million coins and the Philadelphia Mint produced 99.4 million, lifting combined output to 232.4 million coins.

Coin Production Through August 2026

Year-to-date, the Denver Mint struck 1,251,500,000 coins and the Philadelphia Mint produced 1,048,700,000 coins, bringing the total to 2,300,200,000 coins. The total was 41.5% lower than the 3,930,620,000 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:

YTD 2026 Circulating Coin Production by Denomination

If the current production pace continues through December, the 2026 annual mintage would reach 3.45 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. The 2025 total was pulled lower in part by the near end of cent production in July, when just 400,000 were struck, followed by no cent production from August through December.

The following table shows coin production totals through the same period last year:

January-August 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 four have entered circulation, while the Mint has also begun production of the fifth and final design.

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
• July: None
• August: None

Combined production through August 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
• July: None
• August: None

Combined production through August 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
• July: +41.8 million from Denver
• August: +6.6 million from Philadelphia

Combined production through August totals 126.6 million coins from Denver and 69.6 million from Philadelphia — 196.2 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.

2026 U.S. Constitution quarters entered circulation on Aug. 10, with the U.S. Mint offering rolls and bags to the public beginning Aug. 26. Monthly production totals reported by the Mint include:

• April: +1.4 million from Denver
• May: +1.6 million from Philadelphia
• June: None
• July: +19 million from Denver and +2 million from Philadelphia
• August: +36 million from Denver and +3.4 million from Philadelphia

Combined production through August totals 56.4 million coins from Denver and 7 million from Philadelphia — 63.4 million coins overall.

Finally, the Denver Mint produced 1.4 million quarters in April for the fifth and final 2026 design, honoring the Gettysburg Address and scheduled for general release this fall. The Philadelphia Mint added another 1.4 million in May, with no additional production reported in June, July or August.

2026 quarter mintages follow.

2026 Semiquincentennial Quarter Mintages*

*The denomination table lists 701.4 million quarters struck from January through August 2026, while the above design table totals 781.6 million. The design total includes 80.8 million 2026-dated quarters struck in December 2025. Excluding those coins, the design-by-design figures total 700.8 million, 600,000 below the Mint’s overall 2026 quarter production total, leaving a 600,000-coin discrepancy between the two totals.