First introduced in 1986 by the United States Mint, American Gold Eagle bullion coins have been released every year since, and 2026 represents 40 straight years of issues. To celebrate that 40th anniversary in 2026, the Mint continues the series with its familiar designs on the classic 22-karat gold coins collectors and investors know well. Right now, 2026 1/4 oz American Gold Eagle Coins in certified condition are available from BullionMax.

Coin Highlights:

• Comes with an individual plastic slab!
• 40th-anniversary issue of American Gold Eagles!
• Limited availability of certified perfect coins!
• Contains 1/4 troy oz of actual gold content.
• The face value of $10 (USD) is backed by the US government.
• Graded Mint State 70 by the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation.
• Early Release.
• On the obverse is Lady Liberty.
• The reverse features the American bald eagle.

This 1/4 oz coin measures 22mm in diameter and carries the same key visuals seen on the larger Gold Eagles. You’ll find Augustus Saint-Gaudens’ famous Lady Liberty on the obverse and the newer eagle artwork created by Jennie Norris on the reverse, which has been used on the series since 2021. The fractional format was created to make Gold Eagles more approachable for buyers who want a smaller gold option while still getting a government-backed bullion coin.

The 2026 1/4 oz American Gold Eagle Coins offered here are sealed in protective plastic slabs and have a perfect MS70 grade. Mint State 70 coins show full original luster with no visible marks under magnification. These are also labeled Early Release, meaning they were received by the grading service within 30 days of the coins’ official release from the mint.

On the obverse of the 2026 American Gold Eagle, you’ll see Lady Liberty as imagined by Augustus Saint-Gaudens in 1907. This design first appeared on the $20 Double Eagle and shows Liberty walking confidently forward, torch raised in her right hand and an olive branch held in her left, with the Capitol building in the background.

The reverse of the 2026 1/4 oz Gold Eagle features Jennie Norris’ modern portrait of the American bald eagle. Introduced in 2021 after being created in 2020, the image shows the eagle’s head in a sharp left-profile view, highlighting fine feather details and a strong, watchful expression.

Please contact BullionMax customer service with any questions about 1/4 oz gold. You can call us at 800-729-3202, chat with us online, or email us directly.