The United States Mint launches the first installment of its Best of the Mint series. A five-set program pairing 24-karat gold coins struck in classic American designs with newly designed silver medals.
Specie — gold and silver coin — was the basis of American money for most of the country’s history. Understanding how that system worked explains why millions of people still hold physical precious metals today.
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The 2026 American Gold Eagle is the first Gold Eagle ever struck with a dual date. Every collector version carries ‘1776 ~ 2026’ on the obverse and a Liberty Bell privy mark for the U.S. Semiquincentennial.
The 2026-W Proof Gold Eagle marks the U.S. Semiquincentennial with a dual date, Liberty Bell privy mark, and hard mintage caps across all four sizes.
The 2026-W Gold Buffalo Proof is the first dual-date and first privy-marked coin in the 20-year Buffalo series. Capped at 15,000, released May 7, 2026 at $5,540.
Complete $1 gold coin value guide covering all three types — Liberty Head, Indian Princess, and Large Indian Head. Prices by year, condition, and gold content.
The American Gold Buffalo is the only .9999 fine 24-karat gold coin produced by the U.S. Mint. Learn about its history, specifications, mintage by year, where to buy, and how it compares to the Gold Eagle.
For bullion buyers focused on gold content and authenticity, both NGC and PCGS are widely respected and their grades provide the same practical value: a guaranteed grade and verified authenticity.
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