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America's Time Capsule will be buried for 250 years. Here's how to watch.

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Science America's Time Capsule will be buried for 250 years. The high-tech historical repository will be buried in Philadelphia on July Fourth. More information Adding us as a Preferred Source in Google by using this link indicates that you would like to see more of our content in Google News results. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. By signing up, you confirm you are 16+, will receive newsletters and promotional content and agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy .


5 new quarters commemorate 250 years of American independence

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The new designs honor the Constitution, Civil War, and more. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. While we've said goodbye to both the year 2025 and the penny, five new United States quarters will be finding their way into your pocket soon enough. The designs of each new quarter will honor the country's 250th anniversary (aka its semiquincentennial). According to a press release from the U.S. Mint, the coins "commemorate 250 years of American Liberty by reflecting our country's founding principles and honoring our Nation's history."