Coin USA 1/4 Dollar - 250th Anniversary of Independence - Mayflower - 2026 - D Denver

This quarter dollar was issued by the United States in 2026 as part of the commemoration of the 250th anniversary of American independence. It is part of the series dedicated to this major historical event, and features on its reverse the motif of the Mayflower, the famous ship that carried the Pilgrim Fathers to the New World in 1620, a founding symbol of American history.

This coin was struck at the Denver Mint, identifiable by the letter D present on the coin. The Denver Mint is one of the main monetary establishments in the United States, in operation since 1906, and traditionally produces coins intended for general circulation.

The face value of this quarter is 25 cents, or one quarter of a dollar, although the associated technical data mentions a nominal value of 5 cents. It is a standard-format coin for American quarters, with a diameter of 24.26 mm and a weight of 5.67 grams.

The metallurgical composition of this coin is brass-manganese plated copper, an alloy characteristic of certain modern issues of the United States Mint. This type of composition gives the coin a distinctive golden hue, visually distinguishing it from classic copper-nickel quarters.

The obverse of the coin features the traditional portrait of George Washington, an iconic figure on American quarters since 1932, whose profile has been slightly updated for the 250th anniversary series. The reverse depicts the Mayflower sailing on the waves, paying tribute to the colonial origins and foundations of the American nation, in direct connection with the commemorative theme of this 2026 issue.