2027 Snowboarding Quarter
Final design, announced 26 October 2026
The 2027 snowboarding quarter is one of the first five Youth Sports Quarters. An airborne snowboarder grabs the board above evergreen trees and mountains, with flying snow showing the motion. The U.S. Mint published the final design on 26 October 2026; it matches candidate SNOW-03 in the review panels' portfolios. Its release date has not been announced.
The snowboarding quarter design
An airborne snowboarder grabs the board above evergreen trees and mountains, with flying snow showing the motion. SNOWBOARDING runs down the right rim and 2027 sits at the lower left.
Snowboarding is the only winter sport among the first five. The panels agreed on its design, although the CCAC's choice came down to a single vote.
The front of the coin carries the new George Washington portrait shared by all 20 Youth Sports Quarters. See the obverse. The U.S. Mint had not published designer and sculptor credits as of 31 October 2026.
How the design was chosen
| Candidate designs | 9 (SNOW-01 to SNOW-11 (no SNOW-05 or SNOW-10)) |
|---|---|
| CCAC recommendation | SNOW-03, 20 of 33 points: tied with SNOW-06 at 20 points; SNOW-03 won a roll-call vote 6 to 5. Meeting of 24 February 2026. |
| CFA recommendation | Its reverse #3, chosen for its classic coin design, featuring an active figure within a landscape setting appropriate for this winter sport. Meeting of 19 February 2026. |
| Final design | Matches SNOW-03 (Both panels pick) |
| Final design published | 26 October 2026, by the U.S. Mint, without design codes |
SNOW-03 and SNOW-06 tied at 20 of 33 in the CCAC's scoring, and a roll-call vote went 6 to 5 for SNOW-03. The CFA independently chose the same design, calling it a classic coin design with an active figure in a landscape suited to a winter sport, and asked for no changes.
The panels agreed, and their shared pick is the design on the coin.
Release and versions
- Release date: not announced as of 31 October 2026. See release dates.
- Proof: an S proof in the 2027 U.S. Mint Proof Set, which the Mint already lists.
- Circulation strikes: expected from Philadelphia (P) and Denver (D), as in earlier quarter programs. Other collector versions have not been announced.
The other 2027 quarters
BaseballBASE-01
GolfGOLF-07
SoccerSOCC-01
SoftballSOFT-04AFrequently asked questions
- What does the snowboarding quarter look like?
- An airborne snowboarder grabs the board above evergreen trees and mountains, with flying snow showing the motion. SNOWBOARDING runs down the right rim and 2027 sits at the lower left.
- Which design was chosen for the snowboarding quarter?
- The finished design matches candidate SNOW-03. The panels agreed, and their shared pick is the design on the coin.
- When will the snowboarding quarter be released?
- Its release date had not been announced as of 31 October 2026. It is one of the five 2027 Youth Sports Quarters, and the program begins on 1 January 2027.
- What is on the front of the snowboarding quarter?
- A new portrait of George Washington, design GW-01, shared by every Youth Sports Quarter from 2027 to 2030.
- Will the snowboarding quarter be worth more than 25 cents?
- Coins from circulation in recent quarter programs have been worth face value. Premiums go to proofs, silver versions, top certified grades and genuine errors. Real sale prices will be added here after release.
Sources
- U.S. Mint press release, United States Mint Announces New Circulating Coin Program: Designs for 2027 Coins Shared Publicly for the First Time (26 October 2026)
- U.S. Mint media kit, Youth Sports Coin Collection (final 2027 designs and the 2027 to 2030 lineup)
- CCAC letter to the Treasury Secretary on the 2027 American Youth Sports Quarters (24 February 2026)
- CCAC minutes, public meeting of 24 February 2026
- U.S. Commission of Fine Arts, CFA 19/FEB/26-13, 2027 Youth American Sports Quarters reverses
- CFA presentation, 2027 Youth Sports Quarters reverse candidate designs (PDF)
- U.S. Mint, Proof Set Subscription (2027 Proof Set)
Last verified: 31 October 2026. The 2027 designs are final, announced by the U.S. Mint on 26 October 2026. Release dates, mintages and products are added here when the Mint announces them.