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First Ever Enhanced Uncirculated Gold Eagle Releasing Today From U.S. Mint

Published 05/28/2026

The United States Mint will continue its celebration of America’s 250th Anniversary today with a special issue, one-year-only American Gold Eagle.

Limited to just 7,500, a 2026 1oz Gold Eagle featured in an Enhanced Uncirculated finish will be available. Struck at West Point, the $50 22-karat gold coin will feature the dual date of 1776 ~ 2026 and the special 250 liberty bell privy mark on the obverse.

Celebrating the semiquincentennial, the first-ever enhanced finish on the annual release will combine laser-frost with laser-finish. The frost gives the shiny metallic effect while the finish gives a matte look. Combined, the stunning coin will showcase the high contrast between the two.

The coin will come in the Mint’s packaging accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. The household limit is set at just...read more