2026 Best of the Mint Mercury Dime Gold Coin & Silver Medal Set NGC SP70 First Day of Issue

Own the inaugural release in the United States Mint's highly anticipated Best of the Mint Series with this impressive two-piece certified set. Included are the 1916 (2026) Mercury Dime Gold Coin and the matching 2026 Mercury Silver Medal, with both pieces certified by Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) as a flawless SP70 and designated First Day of Issue.

Each collectible is encapsulated in an NGC holder featuring the desirable "1st" Label, signifying its First Day of Issue status. Originally released by the United States Mint as part of America's Semiquincentennial celebration, this remarkable set honors one of the most beloved coin designs in U.S. numismatic history while launching a new series that revisits iconic American coinage.

First Release in the Best of the Mint Series

Created to commemorate the 250th Anniversary of American Independence, the Best of the Mint Series features modern reinterpretations of some of the most significant designs ever produced by the United States Mint. The 1916 Mercury Dime Gold Coin and Silver Medal Set serves as the first release in this historic collection.

Production was limited to just 30,000 sets, making this one of the most sought-after Semiquincentennial releases. The series was developed following public input and expert recommendations, with the Mercury Dime selected as one of the most influential designs in American coinage history.

Mercury Dime Gold Coin & Silver Medal Specifications

• Gold Coin: 1916 (2026) Mercury Dime Gold Coin
• Gold Content: 0.100 Troy Ounce .9999 Fine Gold
• Mint: West Point Mint
• Privy Mark: W Liberty Bell "250" Privy Mark
• Silver Medal: 2026 Mercury Silver Companion Medal
• Silver Content: 1 Troy Ounce .999 Fine Silver
• Mint: Philadelphia Mint
• Finish: Uncirculated
• Certification: NGC SP70
• Designation: First Day of Issue
• Label: NGC "1st" Label

Inspired by the Legendary 1916 Mercury Dime

The gold coin recreates Adolph A. Weinman's iconic Mercury Dime design, featuring Liberty wearing a winged cap symbolizing freedom of thought. To commemorate America's 250th anniversary, the coin includes a special Liberty Bell privy mark featuring the numeral "250."

The companion silver medal continues the Mercury Dime theme with a modern artistic design representing the years from 1916 through 1945. The imagery reflects a transformative era in American history, depicting Liberty in both defensive and offensive positions while symbolizing perseverance, strength, and hope through periods of war, economic hardship, and recovery.

Set Includes:

• 2026 Best of the Mint 1916 (2026) Mercury Dime Gold Coin
• 2026 Mercury Silver Companion Medal
• NGC SP70 Certification
• First Day of Issue Designation
• NGC "1st" Label Holders

Combining flawless NGC certification, First Day of Issue status, and one of the most popular designs in American numismatics, this two-piece set is an exceptional addition for collectors of modern United States Mint releases, Semiquincentennial issues, certified gold coins, and Mercury Dime collectibles.