2026 1 oz American Gold Eagle MS-69 PCGS

• Contains 1 troy ounce of gold at .9167 fineness.
• PCGS-certified grade: MS-69.
• Obverse: Depicts the iconic Lady Liberty design by Augustus Saint-Gaudens, holding a torch and olive branch, symbols of enlightenment and peace.
• Reverse: Displays a detailed close-up of a bald eagle, masterfully created by Jennie Norris, capturing the bird’s strength and majesty.
• Minted by the United States Mint with a legal-tender face value of $50.

American Gold Eagles Series
Authorized by the Gold Bullion Coin Act of 1985 and first released in 1986, American Gold Eagles are among the world’s most recognized, liquid, and trusted bullion coins.

2026 1 oz American Gold Eagle Design
The coin’s obverse showcases Augustus Saint-Gaudens’ renowned image of Lady Liberty moving forward with determination and the Capitol in the background. In one hand, she carries a torch symbolizing enlightenment, and in the other, an olive branch representing peace, all set against radiant sunbeams. This time-honored design has represented American ideals for over 100 years. The reverse features a bold update introduced in 2021 by artist Jennie Norris, offering a striking close-up of a bald eagle. Her lifelike portrayal captures the bird’s strength and noble character, replacing the original reverse by Miley Busiek, which depicted a family of eagles and had been in use since the coin’s debut in 1986.

United States Mint
On April 2, 1792, Congress approved the Coinage Act, initiating the creation of the first official United States Mint in Philadelphia, which was then the nation’s capital. Over time, the Mint became the exclusive source for producing legal-tender coins, upholding strict standards for weight, composition, and craftsmanship. That legacy of precision endures today, with each Gold Eagle struck to exacting specifications, reinforcing international trust in its purity and authenticity.

Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) - MS-69
Founded in 1986, PCGS helped modernize numismatics with third-party, tamper-evident encapsulation, population reporting, and market-standard grading. Its certification gives buyers reliable verification of authenticity and condition. An MS-69 coin displays sharp detail and full original luster, with only minute, nearly imperceptible imperfections.

250th Anniversary of the United States (2026)
With the United States reaching its 250-year milestone in 2026, the Gold Eagle stands as a symbolic tribute to both craftsmanship and the events of 1776 that shaped a nation.

40th Anniversary of the American Gold Eagle (1986–2026)
2026 commemorates four decades of the American Gold Eagle, a coin that reimagined Saint-Gaudens’ 1907 $20 Gold Double Eagle design obverse design for the modern era.

Why choose 2026 American Gold Eagles?
This MS-69 PCGS Gold Eagle delivers recognized quality, strong eye appeal, and the market confidence that comes with PCGS encapsulation. Without a special release designation, it focuses more on the value on the coin’s near-perfect condition and authenticity.

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