The American Gold Eagle bullion series celebrates its 40th anniversary in 2026. First released by the United States Mint in 1986, the American Eagle gold coins were introduced in four weights to suit different investor needs, and each one is struck in 22-karat gold. Unlike many .9999 fine bullion coins, Gold Eagles use a durable alloy made 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 a plastic slab!
• 40th-anniversary issue of American Gold Eagles!
• 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 Professional Coin Grading Service.
• First Strike.
• On the obverse is a bust of Lady Liberty.
• The reverse features a mighty American bald eagle.

The Gold Eagle series received a fresh update in 2021 that improved security details and overall strike quality. While new elements were added to help protect the coin’s integrity, the obverse kept the classic Saint-Gaudens Liberty artwork that collectors and investors know so well. The goal was to bring the series into a more modern era without losing the look and feel that has helped define these coins for decades.

Each 2026 1 oz American Gold Eagle offered here comes sealed in a protective plastic holder with an MS69 grade from PCGS. An MS69 coin is considered near-perfect, showing excellent mint luster and only tiny, barely noticeable marks. Any small contact marks or hairlines must be outside the main focal areas. The First Strike label means PCGS received the coins for grading within 30 days of the Mint’s official release.

On the obverse of the 2026 American Gold Eagle is Augustus Saint-Gaudens’ famous Lady Liberty design. Liberty is shown walking forward with confidence, holding a torch in one hand and an olive branch in the other. A ring of stars runs around the outer rim, and detailed sunrays stretch across the background behind her.

The reverse side of 2026 1 oz Gold Eagle Coins features the modern bald eagle portrait introduced with the redesign. Created by Jennie Norris in 2020, it shows the eagle’s head in left-profile relief with sharp, lifelike detail.

Please feel free to contact BullionMax with any questions about 1 oz fine gold. Our team can assist you at 800-729-3202, online using our web chat, and via our email address.