Introduced in 1986 by the United States Mint, the American Gold Eagle bullion coins have been issued annually for 40 years as of 2026. The United States Mint celebrates the 40th anniversary of the Gold Eagle Series in 2026, with its iconic designs featured on its customary range of 22-karat gold coins. Right now, 2026 1/4 oz American Gold Eagle Coins in certified condition are available online at JM Bullion.
Coin Highlights:
Each 2026 1/4 oz American Gold Eagle Coin available here comes in a protective plastic slab and arrives in near-perfect condition. MS69 coins exhibit full, original mint luster and have no more than two minor detractions. These detracting flaws are limited to minuscule contact marks or hairlines and must be outside the primary focal points. Early Release coins are those received for grading within 30 days of release from the mint.
The 1/4 oz American Gold Eagle debuted in 1986 as one of the original fractional denominations in the American Gold Eagle program established by the Gold Bullion Coin Act of 1985. Containing one-quarter troy ounce of 22-karat gold and carrying a face value of $10, this smaller denomination was created to make gold bullion ownership accessible to a broader range of investors.
For the obverse of the 2026 American Gold Eagle, you will find a depiction of Lady Liberty as created in 1907 by Augustus Saint-Gaudens. This design originally featured on the $20 Double Eagle and features the full-length effigy of Liberty walking toward the viewer with a torch in her right hand and an olive branch in her left.
In the reverse design of 2026 1/4 oz Gold Eagle Coins, the mint features a modern take on the American bald eagle from Jennie Norris. Designed in 2020 and released in 2021, this image shows the detailed head of an American bald eagle in left-profile relief.
If you have any questions about this gold coin or other bullion products, please feel free to ask. JM Bullion customer service is available at 800-276-6508, online using our web chat, and via our email address.
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Introduced in 1986 by the United States Mint, the American Gold Eagle bullion coins have been issued annually for 40 years as of 2026. The United States Mint celebrates the 40th anniversary of the Gold Eagle Series in 2026, with its iconic designs featured on its customary range of 22-karat gold coins. Right now, 2026 1/4 oz American Gold Eagle Coins in certified condition are available online at JM Bullion.
Coin Highlights:
Each 2026 1/4 oz American Gold Eagle Coin available here comes in a protective plastic slab and arrives in near-perfect condition. MS69 coins exhibit full, original mint luster and have no more than two minor detractions. These detracting flaws are limited to minuscule contact marks or hairlines and must be outside the primary focal points. Early Release coins are those received for grading within 30 days of release from the mint.
The 1/4 oz American Gold Eagle debuted in 1986 as one of the original fractional denominations in the American Gold Eagle program established by the Gold Bullion Coin Act of 1985. Containing one-quarter troy ounce of 22-karat gold and carrying a face value of $10, this smaller denomination was created to make gold bullion ownership accessible to a broader range of investors.
For the obverse of the 2026 American Gold Eagle, you will find a depiction of Lady Liberty as created in 1907 by Augustus Saint-Gaudens. This design originally featured on the $20 Double Eagle and features the full-length effigy of Liberty walking toward the viewer with a torch in her right hand and an olive branch in her left.
In the reverse design of 2026 1/4 oz Gold Eagle Coins, the mint features a modern take on the American bald eagle from Jennie Norris. Designed in 2020 and released in 2021, this image shows the detailed head of an American bald eagle in left-profile relief.
If you have any questions about this gold coin or other bullion products, please feel free to ask. JM Bullion customer service is available at 800-276-6508, online using our web chat, and via our email address.