U.S. Mint mints 250,000 July 4 quarters, making 2026 coins scarce
The U.S. Mint will release just 250,000 no-mint-mark Declaration of Independence quarters with a special “July 4” privy mark—about 0.28% of standard 2026 quarters struck so far—making them far rarer than previous special issues; any premium will hinge on scarcity, condition, and demand, not metal value, with early prices set by circulation finds, but risks include uneven distribution and falling premiums if many surface at once.