The U.S. Mint dropped the olive branch from the dime

The U.S. Mint's new 250th anniversary dime design removes the olive branch from the eagle's talon, keeping only the arrows with the inscription 'Liberty over Tyranny.' The olive branch has been a core symbol of peace on the Great Seal since 1782, and its omission from the commemorative coin is seen as a significant cultural signal about the nation's current priorities. The redesign is part of a broader Semiquincentennial coinage overhaul authorized by Congress, affecting multiple denominations for one year only.