Mint's Walking Liberty Image Set: A Throwback with a Modern Twist

Exploring the US Mint's revival of the Walking Liberty design with gold and silver, celebrating its numismatic legacy and the upcoming 250th anniversary.

The Walking Liberty design, a true icon in American numismatics, is back! The US Mint is revisiting this classic, blending history with modern minting techniques.

Walking Liberty: A Design That Walks Through Time

Originally designed by Adolph A. Weinman, the Walking Liberty half dollar debuted in 1916. Lady Liberty, draped in the American flag, striding towards the rising sun – it's a powerful image that resonated then and continues to resonate today. These coins were the workhorses of American commerce. The Mint is striking a .9999 fine gold half dollar and a .999 fine silver medal, the third pairing in the Best of the Mint Numismatic Series for 2026.

The 2026 Release: A Glimpse into the Future

For the 250th anniversary, the Mint is releasing the Best of the Mint coin collection, reflecting the Mint's numismatic history. The 2026 release features a gold half dollar paired with a silver medal. The silver medal re-imagines elements from the Walking Liberty half dollar in an art deco style, a departure from Weinman’s neoclassical design. The gold half dollar will be struck at the West Point Mint, bearing the W Mint mark. The silver medal, struck at the Philadelphia Mint, will not carry the P Mint mark.

A Nod to the Past, A Step Towards the Future

The U.S. Mint issued a gold Walking Liberty half dollar in 2016, with the date 2016, to recognize the centennial anniversary of the 1916 introduction of the Walking Liberty .900 fine silver half dollar. A Liberty Bell privy mark with the digits 250 incused vertically appears on the coin’s obverse above the motto.

Beyond the Coins: A Celebration of American History

This isn't just about coins; it's about celebrating American history and the Mint's role in it. The Walking Liberty design represents resilience and progress. By revisiting this design, the Mint connects us to our past while looking forward to the future.

So, keep your eyes peeled for the 2026 release. It's a chance to own a piece of American history, reimagined for a new generation. Who knows, maybe it'll even inspire you to start your own coin collection!