Commemorating 250 Years of American Independence
On July 4, 1776, the thirteen American colonies formally declared they were no longer subject to Great Britain's monarchy and were united as free and independent states. On that day, 56 delegates to the Continental Congress approved the United States Declaration of Independence, a document that, 250 years later, remains the foundation of the United States of America.
To commemorate this historic milestone and celebrate the semiquincentennial, Osborne Coinage, in partnership with The Bradford Exchange Mint, struck a remarkable ½-kilogram .999 fine silver legal tender proof coin on the morning of July 4, 2026.
The Symbolism of the Obverse Design
The massive diameter (100mm or 4 inches) of the coin gave the artists an amazing amount of surface area for the design and they used it well. The obverse features the bald eagle, the national bird of the United States, with its talons gripping the number 250, signifying America's 250th anniversary. The dates 1776 and 2026, along with the coat of arms of Ascension Island, appear on either side of the 250. Thirteen stars above the eagle pay tribute to the original 13 colonies.
The inscriptions USA Semiquincentennial and Ascension Island Fifty Dollars appear at the top and bottom, respectively. The weight and purity—½ kg .999 Fine Ag—are inscribed at the bottom.
The Declaration Comes to Life on the Reverse
The reverse is encircled by the inscription Declaration of Independence • July 4, 1776. At the center is the opening text of the Declaration, accompanied by depictions of Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, and John Adams standing together.
Limited to Just 25 Proof Coins
Each coin was struck with coin alignment (also known as page-turn orientation) and features a reeded edge. With a mintage of only 25 pieces, this extraordinary release is an exceptionally rare and historic collectible.
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About Osborne Mint
Established in 1835, Osborne Mint is America’s oldest continuously operating private mint. Osborne Mint is part of HM Precious Metals and the Osborne Coinage family, which includes Osborne Coinage, TokensDirect and Van Brook of Lexington. The mint, a 60,000 square foot facility in Cincinnati, Ohio, houses the development, engraving and manufacturing of numismatic quality collectible rounds, bars and coins.
Every Osborne Mint product is manufactured to strict standards for metal purity, weight and dimensions. Osborne Mint strikes thousands of collectible rounds annually and circulates them to the public through certified distributors. Gold, fine silver, copper and brass collections from Osborne Mint are truly pieces of art and are 100% “Minted in America.”
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