A New U.S. Quarter Is Dropping at Mount Vernon—1,500 Will Be Given Away
Be among the first to get the Revolutionary War Quarter during a special March 23 launch event
MOUNT VERNON, VA — A piece of American history is about to enter circulation—and it’s launching right here in our backyard.
On Monday, March 23, George Washington’s Mount Vernon will host the United States Mint for the official debut of a new Revolutionary War Quarter featuring George Washington. The coin is part of the Mint’s 2026 Semiquincentennial Circulating Coin Program, marking 250 years of American independence.
Mount Vernon President & CEO Doug Bradburn will join United States Mint Director Paul Hollis for remarks during the launch event. Mount Vernon’s popular George Washington reenactor will also be on hand, bringing the face of the coin to life for visitors.
As part of the celebration, the Mint will distribute 1,500 of the newly released quarters to guests on-site, while supplies last.
A Rare Piece of History on Display
In addition to the new quarter, attendees will have the opportunity to view a remarkable artifact: the Washington President Gold Eagle Pattern Coin—an extraordinary and rare piece of early American numismatic history.
Created by Jacob Perkins of Newburyport, Massachusetts, this gold coin is the only one of its kind ever produced in this pattern, with only about 20 similar pattern coins known to survive featuring the first president’s likeness.
👉 Learn more about the U.S. Mint’s Semiquincentennial Coin Program: United States Mint Waiting Room
Honoring the Revolutionary Spirit
The launch is especially fitting at Mount Vernon, the historic estate where George Washington lived before and after the Revolutionary War.
The new quarter honors the courage and resilience of the Continental Army, featuring imagery tied directly to the founding era—including a depiction of a soldier at Valley Forge, one of the war’s defining moments.
For Alexandria-area history lovers, coin collectors, and families alike, Monday’s event offers a unique opportunity to witness the unveiling of a national symbol—right where the story of America’s first president began.
