Freedom Ringing - Liberty Bell Coin: The US Mint's First Non-Round Coin (2026)
For 250 years the Liberty Bell has stood as one of America's most recognizable symbols of freedom. This summer, the United States Mint is doing something it has never done before: turning that symbol into the literal shape of the coin itself.
The new Freedom Ringing - Liberty Bell series is a three-piece release for America's semiquincentennial, and it breaks a rule that has held for the entire history of US coinage. These are the first non-round coins and the first non-round medal in recent US history, each cut into the unmistakable silhouette of the Liberty Bell, right down to the iconic crack.
If you collect modern US issues, this is the kind of release that does not come around twice.
The three Freedom Ringing - Liberty Bell releases
All three pieces were hand-loaded and pressed in the Research and Development Lab of the Philadelphia Mint, carry a proof finish, and are capped at a mintage of just 2,026 each with a one-per-household limit.
One Ounce Gold Coin (Item 26LB): 1 oz, 99.99% gold. Face value $250. Issue price $19,600.
One-Half Ounce Gold Coin (Item 26LC): 0.5 oz, 99.99% gold. Face value $125. Issue price $10,050.
One-Half Ounce Silver Medal (Item 26LD): 0.5 oz, 99.9% silver. No face value (medal). Issue price $750.
A note on that last one: the silver piece is a medal, not a coin, so it carries no face value. That also makes it the first non-round medal in recent US history, and at $750 it is by far the most accessible way into the series.
The design
Every piece shares the same story across two sides:
Obverse: the Liberty Bell with its famous crack, "LIBERTY" inscribed across the shoulder, the dual date "1776 ~ 2026," and "IN GOD WE TRUST" on the gold coins.
Reverse: Independence Hall, the bell's original home, framed by celebratory fireworks. The yoke reads "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" with "E PLURIBUS UNUM" below on the coins. The sound bow carries the weight and fineness details.
The bell also nods to its own inscription, the timeless line cast into the original: "Proclaim Liberty Throughout All the Land Unto All the Inhabitants Thereof."
Why this release matters
It's a genuine first. The Mint has struck round coins for its entire history. A non-round, bell-shaped format is a real break from more than two centuries of tradition, and the Mint pressed these by hand in its R&D Lab precisely because the shape and detail are so demanding to produce.
The mintage is tiny. Just 2,026 of each, minted for 2026 only. Most marquee US Mint releases run in the tens or hundreds of thousands. A 2,026-piece cap puts this in serious rarity territory from day one.
It marks a once-in-a-lifetime milestone. The 250th anniversary of American independence happens once. Anything minted exclusively for it carries built-in significance.
How to buy the Liberty Bell coin (and the catch)
Sales open Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 12:00 noon ET on the US Mint's website.
Here is the part collectors need to plan around: orders are limited to one of each per household during the first 24 hours. With only 2,026 of each piece available and demand for 250th-anniversary product running hot, expect these to sell out fast.
Set a reminder, have your Mint account ready before noon ET, and decide in advance which pieces you are going after.
What it means for the secondary market
Three forces tend to drive strong post-release demand: a hard mintage cap, a household purchase limit, and a milestone tie-in. The Freedom Ringing series has all three, on top of being a historic first.
A 2,026-piece mintage with a one-per-household gate means many collectors who want one will not get one at issue. That is exactly the setup that pushes a release onto the secondary market, where availability, condition, and grading start to drive value well beyond the issue price.
If you miss the on-sale window, or you want to track what these are actually trading for once they hit the market, Collect Pure is built for this moment. Follow the Freedom Ringing - Liberty Bell pieces on the Collect Pure marketplace, watch real listings and sale prices as they happen, and buy or sell with collectors who know the difference between a 2,026-mintage historic first and an ordinary modern issue.
Browse live listings on Collect Pure: One Ounce Gold Coin, One-Half Ounce Gold Coin, and One-Half Ounce Silver Medal.
The bell takes shape on July 16. Be ready before it does.
Freedom Ringing - Liberty Bell coin: frequently asked questions
Is the Freedom Ringing - Liberty Bell the first non-round US coin?
Yes. The two gold coins are the first non-round coins, and the silver piece is the first non-round medal, in recent US Mint history. All three were hand-loaded and pressed in the Research and Development Lab of the Philadelphia Mint.
When does the Liberty Bell coin go on sale?
Sales open Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 12:00 noon ET on usmint.gov.
How many Freedom Ringing - Liberty Bell coins were minted?
Just 2,026 of each of the three products, minted for 2026 only. That is a tiny mintage compared with most US Mint releases.
How much do they cost?
The one-ounce gold coin is $19,600, the one-half-ounce gold coin is $10,050, and the one-half-ounce silver medal is $750 at issue.
What is the difference between the coin and the medal?
The two gold pieces are legal-tender coins with face values of $250 and $125. The silver piece is a medal, so it has no face value and is not legal tender, but it shares the same Liberty Bell design and proof finish.
Is there a purchase limit?
Yes. Orders are limited to one of each product per household during the first 24 hours of sales.
What do the designs show?
The obverse features the Liberty Bell with its famous crack, "LIBERTY" across the shoulder, and the dates "1776 ~ 2026." The reverse depicts Independence Hall framed by celebratory fireworks.
Where can I buy or sell one after it sells out?
With only 2,026 of each and a one-per-household cap, many collectors will miss the on-sale window. After launch, the Freedom Ringing series moves to the secondary market, where you can buy or sell on the Collect Pure marketplace and track real sale prices.
Full specifications
Freedom Ringing - Liberty Bell One Ounce Gold Coin (26LB)
Finish: Proof
Composition: 99.99% gold
Gold fine weight: 1.000 troy ounce
Thickness: 0.167 inch
Length x width: 0.888 inch x 1.024 inches
Edge: Smooth
Mint: Philadelphia (P)
Face value: $250 | Issue price: $19,600
Freedom Ringing - Liberty Bell One-Half Ounce Gold Coin (26LC)
Finish: Proof
Composition: 99.99% gold
Gold fine weight: 0.500 troy ounce
Thickness: 0.104 inch
Length x width: 0.883 inch x 1.024 inches
Edge: Smooth
Mint: Philadelphia (P)
Face value: $125 | Issue price: $10,050
Freedom Ringing - Liberty Bell One-Half Ounce Silver Medal (26LD)
Finish: Proof
Composition: 99.9% silver
Weight: 0.500 troy ounce
Thickness: 0.160 inch
Length x width: 0.888 inch x 1.024 inches
Edge: Smooth
Mint: Philadelphia (P)
Face value: None (medal) | Issue price: $750