Introduced in 1986 by the United States Mint, the American Gold Eagle bullion coins have been released every year for four decades, reaching their 40th anniversary in 2026. To mark this milestone, the mint continues the series with its well-known designs on the usual lineup of 22-karat gold coins. Right now, 2026 1/4 oz American Gold Eagle Coins in certified condition are available online at BullionMax.

Coin Highlights:

• Arrives in a protective plastic slab!
• 40th-anniversary release of American Gold Eagles!
• Limited availability of certified coins!
• Contains 1/4 troy oz of actual gold content.
• Bears a face value of $10 (USD) backed by the federal government.
• Issued a Grade of Mint State 69 by the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation.
• Early Release.
• Lady Liberty on the obverse.
• American bald eagle on the reverse.

Each 2026 1/4 oz American Gold Eagle Coin offered here is sealed in a durable plastic slab and comes in near-perfect Mint State condition. Coins graded MS69 display strong, original mint luster and show no more than two small imperfections. Any minor marks are typically tiny contact points or light hairlines and are kept away from the main focal areas of the design. Early Release coins are those submitted to NGC for grading within 30 days of the coin’s initial release by the mint.

The 1/4 oz American Gold Eagle was first issued in 1986 as part of the original fractional choices in the program created by the Gold Bullion Coin Act of 1985. With one-quarter troy ounce of 22-karat gold and a $10 face value, this size was introduced to give buyers a more affordable way to add Gold Eagles to their holdings without committing to a full ounce.

On the obverse of the 2026 American Gold Eagle, you’ll see Lady Liberty in Augustus Saint-Gaudens’ classic 1907 design. Originally made for the $20 Double Eagle, it shows Liberty striding forward toward the viewer, holding a torch in her right hand and an olive branch in her left.

The reverse of the 2026 1/4 oz Gold Eagle features Jennie Norris’ modern bald eagle design. Introduced in 2020 and first used on the series in 2021, it presents a close-up view of an American bald eagle’s head in left-profile relief, highlighting the bird’s sharp features and feather detail.

If you have any questions about this 1/4 oz gold coin, please reach out to us. BullionMax customer service is available at 800-729-3202, online using our web chat, and through our email address.