The first Superman coin and medals from the U.S. Mint’s Comic Art program shipped in the fall of 2025. Nine months later, all three Year One characters — Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman — have been released, and the secondary market has had time to develop real pricing patterns.
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Sales Numbers
The Mint publishes weekly sales figures, and the data reveals a clear demand hierarchy.
Superman opened the program on July 24, 2025 and generated the strongest demand. In the first four days, the Mint sold 30,228 of the 1 oz silver medals, 11,764 of the 2.5 oz silver medals, and 6,146 of the half-ounce gold proof coins. By late September, the 2.5 oz medal had crossed 13,000 sold — over 52% of its 25,000 mintage cap — and the gold coin was at 5,915, or 59% of its 10,000 limit.
Batman launched September 25 to considerably softer first-week numbers: 6,718 1 oz silver medals, 4,957 2.5 oz medals, and 1,619 gold coins — roughly 22–26% of Superman’s pace across all formats.
Wonder Woman debuted November 13, completing the Year One roster: 18,334 1 oz medals, 6,347 2.5 oz medals, and 1,714 gold coins.
The gap between Superman and the others isn’t surprising. Superman had the advantage of being the inaugural release — collectors and speculators who wanted in on the ground floor concentrated their orders on the first product. This pattern is consistent with how multi-release Mint programs perform: the first issue sells strongest, and subsequent releases settle into a lower baseline. What is notable is the scale. Superman’s 30,000+ first-week silver medal sales significantly outpaced typical modern commemorative launches, confirming that the crossover appeal between numismatic collectors and DC Comics fans is real.
Price Movement
Two forces have pushed prices higher: rising spot prices and secondary market premiums.
The Mint adjusts retail prices based on current metals prices. Since the Superman launch in July 2025, both gold and silver have risen substantially:
Product
Launch Price (Jul 2025)
Mint Price (Apr 2026)
Change
1 oz Silver Medal
$135
$200
+48%
2.5 oz Silver Medal
$275
$400
+45%
1/2 oz Gold Proof
$2,710
$4,110
+52%
The Wonder Woman gold coin launched at $3,270 in November — already $560 higher than Superman’s July price. Anyone who bought at original issue prices is ahead on metal value alone, before collector premiums enter the picture.
Secondary Market Pricing
Based on dealer listings surveyed in March–April 2026, Superman products — the most actively traded character — show the following price ranges:
1 oz Silver Medal (ungraded):$140–$200 across dealers including SD Bullion ($150-$175) JM Bullion ($162–$185), GovMint ($200), and general eBay listings. The Mint still sells them at $200.
2.5 oz Silver Medal (ungraded): $300–$449, with APMEX at $400–$449 and Collect Pure showing a bid/ask spread of $161/$449. The Mint price is $400.
Batman and Wonder Woman products trade at comparable or slightly lower price points. The spread between cheapest and most expensive dealer for the same ungraded product can be $50–$75 or more.
Where the Real Premiums Are
The most dramatic markups are on graded specimens. NGC and PCGS labels with special designations command multiples of the original issue price.
Superman 1 oz Silver Medal:
Grade & Label
Approx. Retail
Multiple of $135 Issue
Raw (original packaging)
$150–$200
1.1–1.5x
NGC/PCGS MS69
~$158
1.2x
NGC/PCGS MS70 (standard)
$300–$400
2.2–3.0x
NGC MS70 First Releases
~$475
3.5x
NGC MS70 First Day of Issue
~$575
4.3x
An ungraded medal at 1.5x. The same medal with an MS70 First Day of Issue label at 4.3x. The grading and label create more value than the medal and metal combined. The catch: achieving the First Day of Issue designation requires the medal to have been received by the grading service within the eligible FDI window — only possible for first-day purchasers.
Coming in 2026
The second year brings three new characters in the same four-format structure (gold coin, 2.5 oz silver, 1 oz silver, clad):
Supergirl — spring 2026. Designs were recommended by the CCAC and CFA in September 2025. The obverse shows Supergirl soaring through clouds; the reverse features her with companion Krypto in a galactic scene.
Robin — summer 2026. The obverse depicts a younger Robin swinging in his traditional costume; the reverse shows an older version during his circus days.
Green Lantern — fall 2026. John Stewart, the third Green Lantern, shown flying above Earth on the obverse, with his signature power ring on the reverse.
The Mint also announced on March 31 a three-medal clad set combining Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman in half-dollar-sized copper-nickel medals. Pricing hasn’t been announced; one per household at launch.
Issue prices for the 2026 releases will reflect prevailing spot prices at launch — meaning the gold coins and silver medals will cost more than the 2025 originals did.
Pricing and sales data based on U.S. Mint sales reports and dealer listings surveyed in March–April 2026. Precious metals prices and secondary market values fluctuate. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice.
