The American Gold Eagle bullion series debuted from the United States Mint in 1986 and has been released every year since. That makes 2026 the 40th straight year of issue for this classic 22-karat gold program. To honor that milestone, the Mint is striking the Gold Eagles with their familiar designs across the full lineup. Right now, 2026 1/4 oz American Gold Eagle Coins in certified condition are available online from BullionMax.

Coin Highlights:

• Coin arrives in a protective slab!
• 40th anniversary of the American Gold Eagle Series!
• Limited availability of certified perfect coins!
• Contains 1/4 troy oz of actual gold content.
• Issued a face value of $10 (USD) by the United States.
• Bears a Grade of Mint State 70 from the Professional Coin Grading Service.
• On the obverse is a depiction of Lady Liberty.
• The reverse features the American bald eagle.

On the obverse of the 2026 1/4 oz Gold Eagle Coin is Augustus Saint-Gaudens’ famous 1907 image of Lady Liberty. Originally created for the $20 Double Eagle, this full-length figure shows Liberty stepping forward with a torch held high in her right hand and an olive branch in her left, a long-standing symbol of progress and peace.

The reverse of the 2026 American Gold Eagle features the modern bald eagle portrait by Jennie Norris. First introduced in 2021 after its creation in 2020, the design shows the eagle’s head in left-profile relief, emphasizing sharp lines and realistic detail that highlight America’s national bird.

The 1/4 oz Gold Eagle sometimes flies under the radar in this series. Of the three fractional sizes, the 1/10 oz coin usually draws the most attention and has posted the highest single-year mintage of any Gold Eagle. The 1/2 oz coin is notable as the largest fractional option, but the 1/4 oz and 1/2 oz versions often end up with similar demand and production totals, making the quarter-ounce piece a solid middle-ground choice.

These 2026 1/4 oz American Gold Eagle Coins are offered here in perfect certified condition, sealed in protective slabs. Mint State 70 coins display full mint luster with no visible imperfections. First Day of Issue examples are those submitted for grading within 24 hours of the coin’s official release.

BullionMax customer service is available to assist you with fractional gold coins at 800-729-3202. Additionally, you can connect with us online through our web chat and email address.