{"id":2647427,"date":"2026-08-20T14:24:02","date_gmt":"2026-08-20T18:24:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/us-mint-rolls-out-freedom-250-grand-prix-medal\/"},"modified":"2026-08-20T14:31:03","modified_gmt":"2026-08-20T18:31:03","slug":"us-mint-rolls-out-freedom-250-grand-prix-medal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/us-mint-rolls-out-freedom-250-grand-prix-medal\/","title":{"rendered":"US Mint rolls out Freedom 250 Grand Prix medal"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fus-mint-rolls-out-freedom-250-grand-prix-medal%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2647427&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>The U.S. Mint is releasing a new collectible medal in honor of the Freedom 250 Grand Prix, an upcoming IndyCar race set in Washington, D.C., this weekend.The medal features designs that celebrate American history and speed, with one side depicting an IndyCar with \u201cUSA\u201d alongside the U.S. Capitol,and the other honoring motorsports pioneer Roger Penske. This release is part of the broader 250th anniversary celebration of American independence, which includes special coins and medal designs throughout 2026.the grand Prix takes place on a 1.7-mile street circuit through major landmarks like the Washington Monument and Smithsonian museums, with the race scheduled for Sunday, consisting of 147 laps and covering 250 miles.President Donald Trump is expected to participate in an honorary lap in his limousine. The event is expected to draw around 140,000 spectators daily,continuing the national celebration of America&#8217;s milestone anniversary.Presale for the medals begins on Friday.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<article class=\"fn-body\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/the-mint\/\" data-type=\"post_tag\" data-id=\"7096\">U.S. Mint<\/a> is rolling out a new collectible medal celebrating the Freedom 250 Grand Prix, the marquee IndyCar event set to take over the streets of<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/district-of-columbia\/\" data-type=\"post_tag\" data-id=\"1483\"> Washington, D.C.<\/a>, this weekend.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe United States Mint captured this singular convergence of American history and American speed in a single, strikable object \u2014 an official medal that turns this historic two-day spectacle into a lifetime keepsake,\u201d <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.usmint.gov\/coins\/coin-programs\/semiquincentennial\/\">the Mint said<\/a>.<\/p>\n<section class=\"explore-more-section\" id=\"wex-recommended-widget\">\n<div class=\"magazine-container single\">\n<h1 class=\"magazine-title mt-2\">Recommended Stories<\/h1>\n<p>             <i class=\"fa-solid fa-play icon\"><\/i>         <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-grid\">\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/entertainment\/4694807\/us-mint-freedom-250-grand-prix-medal\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>US Mint rolls out Freedom 250 Grand Prix medal<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/entertainment\/4694687\/sean-duffy-great-american-road-trip-family-infrastructure-faith\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>Sean Duffy\u2019s \u2018Great American Road Trip\u2019 highlights family, infrastructure, and faith<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/sports\/4693027\/freedom-250-grand-prix-preview-fastest-weekend-dc-what-to-know\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>Freedom 250 Grand Prix preview: What to know if you\u2019re attending the fastest weekend in DC<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">Map of road closures for Freedom 250 Grand Prix. (MPD)<\/p>\n<p>&#8221; data-large-file=&#8221;https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2026\/08\/localimages\/HQCZkV3WgAAp-ww-1.jpeg?w=696&#8243; height=&#8221;576&#8243; width=&#8221;1024&#8243; &#8220;https:><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Map of road closures for Freedom 250 Grand Prix. (Courtesy of the Metropolitan Police Department)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The obverse, or heads side, features an IndyCar emblazoned with \u201cUSA\u201d alongside a depiction of the U.S. Capitol. The design also includes the inscriptions \u201cUNITED STATES OF AMERICA\u201d and \u201cFREEDOM 250.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-1\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap wex-ad-art-dsk-inart-1\" style=\"min-height:90px\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" hidden>Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-15\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-1\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The reverse features a portrait and inscription honoring motorsports pioneer Roger Penske.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Available for pre-sale tomorrow, the 2026 Freedom 250 Race Medal combines the excitement of INDYCAR racing and American history all in one.  Learn more here \u27a1\ufe0f <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/joW5IaCHUH\">https:\/\/t.co\/joW5IaCHUH<\/a> <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/b9zuMh1QJz\">pic.twitter.com\/b9zuMh1QJz<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 United States Mint (@usmint) <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/usmint\/status\/2090453959559262337?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 20, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script> <\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The medal is part of the U.S. Mint\u2019s broader celebration of the nation\u2019s <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/america-250\/\" data-type=\"post_tag\" data-id=\"20120\">250th anniversary<\/a>, commemorating the signing of the Declaration of Independence. As part of the yearlong celebration, the Mint is introducing one-year-only changes to familiar American coinage, including the circulating dime, quarter, and half dollar. The Mint is also releasing special numismatic coins and medals throughout 2026 featuring unique designs and enhancements.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Freedom 250 Grand Prix begins Saturday, Aug. 22, with a 1.7-mile, seven-turn street circuit winding through the nation\u2019s capital. IndyCars will race at speeds exceeding 200 miles per hour past some of Washington\u2019s most recognizable landmarks, including the Washington Monument, U.S. Capitol, and Smithsonian museums.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-2\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap wex-ad-art-dsk-inart-2\" style=\"min-height:90px\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" hidden>Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-16\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sunday\u2019s IndyCar Series race will consist of 147 laps, creating a 250-mile race in honor of America 250. President <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/donald-trump\/\" data-type=\"post_tag\" data-id=\"4\">Donald Trump<\/a> is expected to take an honorary lap around the circuit in the presidential limousine ahead of Sunday\u2019s race.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cPresident Trump is ensuring America gets the spectacular birthday it deserves as we celebrate our 250th anniversary,\u201d White House spokesman Davis Ingle <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/4692566\/trump-presidential-limo-honorary-lap-freedom-250-indycar-grand-prix\/\">said in a statement<\/a>. \u201cThe historic IndyCar race set to take place in our Nation\u2019s Capital will be one of the greatest and most iconic races in history. The President will leave his imprint on this historic race in a way that only he can.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/sports\/4693027\/freedom-250-grand-prix-preview-fastest-weekend-dc-what-to-know\/\">FREEDOM 250 GRAND PRIX PREVIEW: WHAT TO KNOW IF YOU\u2019RE ATTENDING THE FASTEST WEEKEND IN DC<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-3\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap wex-ad-art-dsk-inart-3\" style=\"min-height:90px\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" hidden>Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-17\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-3\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The event is the latest in a series of America 250 celebrations taking over downtown Washington. Independence Day festivities drew hundreds of thousands of visitors, while organizers expect the Grand Prix to attract roughly 140,000 spectators each day.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Presale for the Freedom 250 Race Medal will be available on Friday.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-4\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap wex-ad-art-dsk-inart-4\" style=\"min-height:90px\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" hidden>Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-25\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-4\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>U.S. Mint releases medal for Freedom 250 Grand Prix in D.C<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4195,"featured_media":2647428,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP26194655141199.jpg?w=696","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[70252,69516,84456,73504],"class_list":["post-2647427","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-commemorative-coin","tag-freedom-250","tag-grand-prix-medal","tag-us-mint"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP26194655141199.jpg?w=696","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2647427","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4195"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2647427"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2647427\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2647430,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2647427\/revisions\/2647430"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2647428"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2647427"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2647427"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2647427"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}