The American Gold Eagle bullion series marks its 40th anniversary in 2026. The United States Mint first launched the American Eagle gold bullion coins in 1986, offering four different weights to meet a range of investment needs. Each coin is struck in 22-karat gold, a distinctive alloy in today’s market made up of 91.67% gold, 5.33% copper, and 3% silver. Right now, 2026 1 oz American Gold Eagle Coins in certified condition are available from BullionMax.

Coin Highlights:

• Comes with an individual plastic slab!
• 40th anniversary of the American Gold Eagle!
• Limited availability of certified coins!
• Contains 1 troy oz of actual gold content.
• The face value of $50 (USD) is backed by the US government.
• Graded Mint State 69 by the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation.
• Early Release.
• On the obverse is Lady Liberty.
• The reverse features an American bald eagle’s head.

The 1 oz American Gold Eagle debuted in 1986 under the Gold Bullion Coin Act of 1985, which allowed the Mint to produce gold bullion coins again for the first time since the 1930s. Each coin has one troy ounce of 22-karat gold, with small amounts of silver and copper added to improve hardness and protect the design over time. While the coin has a legal tender value of $50, its real-world value is tied to the spot price of gold plus a collector or dealer premium.

All 2026 1 oz American Gold Eagle Coins offered here are certified Mint State 69 examples. MS69 coins are considered near-perfect, showing strong original mint luster and only up to two small imperfections. If present, these tiny marks are usually faint contact marks or hairlines located away from the main design elements. The Early Release label means the coins were submitted for grading within 30 days of their official release by the Mint.

On the obverse of the 2026 American Gold Eagle is the classic Lady Liberty design by Augustus Saint-Gaudens. Liberty is shown striding forward with a torch in one hand and an olive branch in the other. Stars frame the outer edge of the coin, while rising sun rays create a bold background behind her.

The reverse of the 2026 1 oz Gold Eagle features the updated bald eagle portrait introduced in 2020. Designed by Jennie Norris, it presents a detailed left-profile view of a bald eagle’s head, giving the coin a clean, modern finish.

Please contact BullionMax if you have any questions about 1 oz gold coins. You can call us at 800-729-3202, chat with us online, or simply send us an email.