Proceeds from the commemorative $5, $1 and half-dollar coins will go to youth soccer programs for military families. Treasury and U.S. Mint have unveiled plans for a commemorative coin program for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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The initiative, announced June 1 by the Treasury, will see the Mint produce a series of gold, silver and clad coins celebrating the global soccer tournament, which will be jointly hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico. Under the FIFA World Cup 2026 Commemorative Coin Act, the program includes a $5 gold coin, a $1 silver coin and a half-dollar clad coin, issued at no cost to taxpayers, with proceeds benefiting military families. The Mint has not released images of the coins yet.
The program forms part of a broader effort to mark the tournament, which will be the first World Cup co-hosted by three nations, and is expected to draw global attention across North America. Newsweek reached out to the U.S. Treasury and FIFA via email for further information outside regular working hours.
Treasury said preorders will begin soon, and shipments for the initial orders will begin before the end of the tournament. The coins will remain on sale throughout the calendar year. Collectors and fans will be able to purchase the U.S.
commemorative coins directly from the Mint once sales begin. In addition to their collectible value, each coin carries a surcharge—$35 for gold, $10 for silver and $5 for clad coins. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that the surcharges will be directed toward soccer programs for military families.
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“The FIFA World Cup 2026 coin program reflects President Trump’s unwavering commitment to the brave men and women of our military, and the families that serve alongside them,” Bessent said in a press release. “Every surcharge dollar will directly support youth soccer initiatives for service members’ children, expanding opportunities that build character, resilience, and community.” The United States is not alone in marking the tournament with special currency.
In Canada, the Royal Canadian Mint released a commemorative $1 circulation coin on May 14 to celebrate the country’s role as a co-host. The coin, produced in both colorized and struck versions, entered circulation immediately, allowing Canadians to encounter it in everyday transactions. Officials said the coin is intended to capture the “pride and unity” associated with hosting matches for the first time in the men’s World Cup tournament.
Mexico has also unveiled an extensive commemorative program through the Bank of Mexico (Banxico), issuing a series of 12 coins tied to the World Cup. The collection includes 20-peso coins as well as gold and silver editions with designs reflecting host cities such as Mexico City, Guadalajara and Monterrey.
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