Gettysburg Address Quarter Launch and Coin Exchange Oct. 21

The United States Mint will celebrate the upcoming release of its 1776 ~ 2026 Gettysburg Address quarter with a public ceremony and coin exchange Wednesday, Oct. 21, at the Gettysburg Museum and Visitor Center in Gettysburg National Military Park, Pennsylvania. The free event, beginning at 11 a.m., is the Mint’s final launch celebration for the special quarter series commemorating America’s 250th anniversary.

This year’s quarters feature five one-year designs highlighting milestones in American history. Earlier releases honored the Mayflower Compact, Revolutionary War, Declaration of Independence and U.S. Constitution. The Gettysburg Address quarter recognizes Lincoln’s 1863 speech and its enduring message of national unity.

Gettysburg Address Quarter Launch Details

U.S. Treasurer Brandon Beach and U.S. Mint Director Paul Hollis will join Gettysburg National Military Park Superintendent Stephanie Stephens and Gettysburg Foundation Acting President Barbara Sardella for the ceremony.

Activities will include a Civil War-era brass band performance and a ceremonial coin pour into a replica of Lincoln’s familiar stovepipe hat. Following the ceremony, the Mint will distribute free Gettysburg Address quarters in commemorative coin boards.

ACNB Bank will coordinate a public coin exchange inside the Museum and Visitor Center, giving attendees an opportunity to obtain additional quarters. The exchange will be cash-only, and visitors are advised to bring cash because no ATM is available at the facility.

Event at a Glance

Additional event information is available on the National Park Service website.

November Release of Quarters, Rolls and Bags

The Gettysburg Address quarter is scheduled to enter general circulation in November. Collectors will also have an opportunity to purchase Gettysburg Address quarter rolls and bags directly from the Mint beginning Nov. 13 at noon ET.

Three collector options will be available: a two-roll set containing 80 quarters from Philadelphia and Denver, and separate 100-coin bags from each facility. A household order limit of two applies to each option.

2026 Gettysburg Address Quarter Rolls and Bags

Rolls and bags of all four earlier 2026 Semiquincentennial quarters did not remain available for long, pointing to strong collector interest in this final release.