There are many official celebratory events scheduled to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States, but only a few are small enough to fit in your hand. Ahead of July 4, the U.S. Mint announced it will release a limited edition of 250,000 Declaration of Independence quarters. However, these are not available to purchase through official channels. Quarters are being randomly distributed into circulation, Wonka’s golden ticket style, which means aspiring owners will have to start searching their pockets for coins in the coming months if they want to find one.

“We hope Americans enjoy finding these iconic neighborhoods, as they should be shared, saved and remembered as part of this historic anniversary,” U.S. Mint Director Paul Hollis said in a recent statement.

Instead of the standard design, the obverse of each collectible coin will feature a specialized private mark printed to the left of President Thomas Jefferson’s profile. The reverse will represent the Liberty Bell. The reverse is also adorned with “The Declaration of Independence Quarter Dollar,” to ensure that no one mistakes it for any ordinary change.

The new quarter is just one of the many options available to currency appreciators (also known as numismatists) ahead of the United States semi-quincentennial. Celebratory pennies, nickels, dimes, other quarters, and even half dollars are increasingly available to collectors; A complete inventory summary can be found on the US Mint website.

The U.S. Mint was established in 1792 by Congress and integrated into the Department of the Treasury in 1873. It remains the nation’s sole manufacturer and circulator of legal tender coins. The organization is also responsible for producing symbolic items such as Congressional gold, bronze, and silver medals.

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