2026-W 1/4 oz Proof American Gold Eagle Coin (Dual Date)

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2026-W 1/4 oz Proof American Gold Eagle Coin (Dual Date)

The United States Mint’s Proof Gold Eagle Series stands as a premier example of American numismatic coinage. First released in 1986, the Proof Gold Eagle is struck on 22-karat gold planchets and features refined visual detail, showcasing Augustus Saint-Gaudens’ iconic Lady Liberty design on the obverse and a contemporary depiction of the bald eagle on the reverse. Right now, 2026-W 1/4 oz Proof American Gold Eagle Coins are available.

Coin Highlights:

• Arrives in a capsule with a presentation box, themed outer shipper, and a Certificate of Authenticity!
• 40th anniversary for the American Eagles!
• Distinctive dual-date release!
• Liberty Bell 250 privy mark!
• Limited mintage of 21,000 coins!
• Contains 1/4 troy oz of actual gold content.
• Bears a face value of $10 (USD) backed by the federal government.
• Obverse depicts Lady Liberty.
• Reverse includes an American bald eagle.
• Comes with a W mint mark from the West Point Mint.

Each 2026-W 1/4 oz Proof American Gold Eagle Coin comes in a capsule with a presentation box. The packaging includes a themed shipper from the US Mint and a Certificate of Authenticity. Each coin boasts a dual date of 1776-2026 and a Liberty Bell 250 privy to honor the nation’s 250th anniversary.

First released in 1988 alongside the 1/10 oz coin, the quarter-ounce Proof Gold Eagle contains exactly one-fourth troy ounce of 22-karat gold in a smaller but equally detailed format. This denomination has proven popular among collectors seeking the prestige of owning proof Gold Eagles at a more accessible price point than the larger denominations.

The obverse of the 2026-W Proof American Gold Eagle showcases the iconic 1907 Lady Liberty design by Augustus Saint-Gaudens. Originally created for use on the $20 Double Eagle, the design depicts Liberty in full-length relief, facing forward as she strides toward the viewer. Behind her, rays of sunlight extend outward, framed by a surrounding ring of stars. Liberty holds a torch high in her right hand and an olive branch in her left, with the U.S. Capitol Building shown in the background near her feet.

Appearing on the reverse of the 2026-W 1/4 oz Proof Gold Eagle Coin is the American bald eagle. Introduced in 2020, this redesign by Jennie Norris features the eagle’s head in left-profile relief and emphasizes precise detailing across the image.