The U.S. authorities have announced a first-of-its-kind social security card for children born in America during the country’s 250th independence anniversary.

The U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA), in a statement on Wednesday, said the limited-edition cards are strictly for children born in America “between July 2 and December 31, 2026. 

“The limited-edition cards, identical in function to a standard Social Security card, will feature the official Freedom 250 logo in black ink, marking the recipient’s birth during the nation’s 250th year,” the statement read. 

It added, “The commemorative cards will be issued as part of the Enumeration at Birth (EAB) program, where parents at hospitals, birthing centers, or those using licensed midwives can request a Social Security number during the birth registration process.”

The commissioner for SSA, Frank Bisignano, said “Freedom 250 is a celebration of America’s storied history and the monumental moments that have shaped our nation, including the creation of Social Security over 90 years ago. 

“The next generation of Americans born during this historic year will receive limited-edition Social Security cards bearing the Freedom 250 logo. Under the leadership of President Donald J. Trump, we are strengthening Social Security, improving service, and building an SSA to serve Americans today and in the future.”

According to the SSA, the official Freedom 250 designation is exclusively for original cards issued through the EAB program to newborns during the qualifying period. 

It also clarified that the EAB cards issued outside the July 2 to December 31, 2026 timeframe and all replacement and duplicate cards will not carry the commemorative designation regardless of the cardholder’s birth date. 

Last week,  Mr Trump unveiled a new American passport featuring his photo. 

The limited edition of the passport was produced to commemorate U.S.’s 250th independence anniversary.