The 2026 U.S. Mint Releases Calendar is stacked—and expensive. With the Semiquincentennial (250th Anniversary) front-and-center, every circulating denomination carries a dual date (1776–2026), and the Mint is rolling out special quarters, Best of the Mint tribute sets, and premium American Eagle issues. Silver’s price spike has also pushed product pricing sharply higher this year, which will shape collector demand and secondary-market behavior.
Looking back at 2025: what ran, what held, what fizzled
- Modern sellout of the year: the 2025-W Sacagawea 20th Anniversary ½-oz Gold Proof (mintage 7,500) sold out on day one and settled in the secondary market around $2,800–$2,950 OGP and $3,095–$3,195 in PF70 within the first week (typical early-aftermarket range).
- Morgan & Peace dollars (2025): the series continued to demonstrate steady demand, with lowest interest in higher-priced silver options and highest interest in limited finishes (Reverse Proof/Enhanced). 2023–2024 sales data showed strong ceilings for special finishes; that pattern is likely to repeat in 2026 given even higher silver input costs and “Limited” product flags.
- Price sensitivity emerged late-2025: silver products that weren’t tightly limited lagged after launch, while low-mintage or design-driven pieces held premiums.
Why 2026 is different: pricing, scarcity, and the 250th
- The Mint repriced most silver products for 2026. Examples:
- American Eagle Silver Proof (2026-W): $173 (2025 price was $95).
- Congratulations Set (2026): $175 (2025: $97).
- Silver Proof Set (2026-S): $245 (2025: $150).
- Enhanced Uncirculated 2026-W ASE, Morgan, Peace: $169 each.
- Presidential 1-oz Silver Medals: $164 (2025: $90).
These are Mint list prices; final retail availability and spot-linked adjustments can change during the year.
- Circulating coin redesigns: all circulating denominations (1¢–50¢) carry “1776–2026”. The quarter program features five Semiquincentennial designs (themes include the Revolutionary War, Declaration of Independence, U.S. Constitution, Gettysburg Address, and more through the year).
The three releases with the strongest upside (our numismatic picks)
We’re watching dozens of products, but these three stand out for collector demand + appreciation potential. Where mintage caps are still unpublished, we note “TBA”—the Mint has flagged them as “Limited.”
1) Best of the Mint: 1907 Saint-Gaudens High Relief $20 Gold Coin & Silver Medal Set
- Why it matters: Saint-Gaudens’ 1907 High Relief is arguably the most celebrated design in U.S. numismatics. Anything that thoughtfully re-presents this coin in gold—with high relief and a low cap—tends to attract deep collector wallets and crossover demand from classic-gold specialists.
- Release window: Fall 2026 (Product 26BM5).
- Mintage limit: Limited (cap TBA).
- Demand drivers: iconic U.S. design, gold content, Best of the Mint series momentum, strong registry/boxed-set appeal.
- Risk: higher price point compresses the buyer pool; production quality must meet high-relief expectations.
2) Best of the Mint: 1916 Standing Liberty Quarter Gold Coin & Silver Medal Set
- Why it matters: The 1916 Standing Liberty launch in ¼-oz gold has cross-appeal: classic design, manageable price tier (vs. 1-oz gold), and a design that resonates with both early U.S. and modern-program collectors.
- Release window: Summer 2026 (Product 26BM2).
- Mintage limit: Limited (cap TBA).
- Demand drivers: heritage of the 1916 silver quarter, MacNeil’s artistry, strong display set with the companion medal.
- Risk: if cap is high, premiums could be modest after the initial wave.
3) Morgan & Peace Silver Dollars — Reverse Proof & Two-Coin Set
- Why it matters: The modern Morgan/Peace program remains the strongest silver franchise outside of the ASE. Reverse Proof executions (and curated two-coin sets) have historically sold through quickly and held premiums, particularly when allocations are tight.
- Release window:Summer/Fall 2026
- Reverse Proof, Philadelphia (P): Morgan (26XF), Peace (26XL) — Summer
- Morgan & Peace Two-Coin Set (P): (26XS) — Fall
- Mintage limit: Limited (caps TBA).
- Demand drivers: broad collector base, consistent series momentum, special finishes.
- Risk: sticker shock—$173 list price for Reverse Proofs could mute casual demand; premiums hinge on caps.
Bottom line: scarcity + story wins. The Best of the Mint tributes and the Morgan/Peace Reverse Proofs check both boxes. If you’re building a 2026 budget, prioritize enrollments/alerts for these.
Month-by-month: key dates collectors should know
Tip: launch details change—set product alerts with the Mint.
February 2026
- Feb 6 — Charters of Freedom 2026 Platinum Proof Coin – Declaration of Independence (W).
- Feb 11 — Woodrow Wilson Presidential Silver Medal; Best of the Mint—1916 Mercury Dime Gold & Silver Medal Set.
- Feb 26 — American Eagle 2026 One Ounce Silver Proof Coin (26EA); Congratulations Set (26RF).
March 2026
- Mar 5 — American Eagle 2026 Gold Proofs: 1-oz (26EB), ½-oz (26EC), ¼-oz (26ED), 1/10-oz (26EE), and Four-Coin Set (26EF).
- Mar 27 — Semiquincentennial Quarters – Revolutionary War rolls & bags (D/P).
April 2026
- Apr 7 — American Innovation $1 – Wisconsin rolls & bags.
- Apr 14 — Silver Proof Set 2026 (26RH).
- Apr 21 — ASE 2026 One Ounce Silver Enhanced Uncirculated (26EG).
May 2026
- May 5 — Enduring Liberty Semiquincentennial Half Dollar (rolls/bags).
- May 7 — American Buffalo 2026 One Ounce Gold Proof (26EL).
- May 12 — American Innovation $1 – California.
- May 13 — Warren G. Harding Presidential Silver Medal.
- May 28 — American Eagle 2026 Gold Enhanced Uncirculated (26EH).
June 2026
- Jun 9 — Morgan (26XE) & Peace (26XH) Enhanced Uncirculated (W).
- Jun 16 — Semiquincentennial Quarters – Declaration of Independence (D/P).
- Jun 30 — Uncirculated Coin Set 2026 (26RJ).
Summer 2026
- American Innovation $1 – Minnesota;
- Best of the Mint (1916 Standing Liberty set; 1804 Silver Dollar set);
- Morgan & Peace Reverse Proofs (P);
- Proof Set 2026 (S);
- Semiquincentennial Quarters – U.S. Constitution.
Fall 2026
- American Eagle Palladium 1-oz Unc. (26EK);
- AI$1 Reverse Proof Set (S);
- Best of the Mint: 1907 Saint-Gaudens HR $20 set;
- Morgan & Peace Two-Coin Set (P);
- Semiquincentennial Quarters – Gettysburg Address;
- Additional Presidential Silver Medals (Coolidge, Hoover) and Comic Art medals/coins;
- FIFA World Cup 2026 Commemoratives (Gold $5, Silver $1, Half Dollar; Proof and Unc. versions; three-coin proof set).
- Plus: Best of the Mint 1916 Mercury Dime set (date TBA).
Recent 2026 launches & current Mint pricing (selected)
- Charters of Freedom 2026 Platinum Proof – Declaration of Independence (W): $2,645.
- Semiquincentennial Quarters – Mayflower Compact (D/P) Rolls & Bags: $56–$63.
- Native American $1 – 2026 Rolls & Bags (D/P): $61–$154.50.
- American Innovation $1 – Iowa (D/P): $61–$154.50.
Price context: the Mint raised silver-product prices materially for 2026 in response to the spot surge (see examples above). Expect volatility if silver continues to move.
Market view: 2026 secondary-market dynamics to expect
- Higher acquisition cost = tighter buy windows. With ASE Proofs at $173 and sets like the Silver Proof Set at $245, flippers will be more selective; collectors will prioritize iconic/limited items.
- Enrollment scarcity = premium potential. When enrollments are capped or unavailable for high-demand products (e.g., Reverse Proof dollars), day-one premiums typically appear.
- Design-driven demand. Best of the Mint tributes, dual-dated 250th designs, and anything with meaningful historical resonance should outperform generic silver issues.
- Watch mintage caps. Actual caps (when published) will drive outcomes more than list price alone.
Collector’s tip: if you budget for just a few pieces this year, lock alerts for the Best of the Mint (Standing Liberty & Saint-Gaudens) and the Morgan/Peace Reverse Proofs / Two-Coin Set. Historically, those categories have the healthiest aftermarkets.
2026 U.S. Mint Releases Calendar (quick reference)
- Feb 6: Charters of Freedom Platinum Proof – Declaration of Independence.
- Feb 11: Wilson medal; Best of the Mint – 1916 Mercury Dime set.
- Feb 26: ASE Silver Proof; Congratulations Set.
- Mar 5: American Eagle Gold Proofs (all sizes + 4-coin).
- Mar 27: Semiquincentennial Quarters – Revolutionary War.
- Apr: AI$1 – Wisconsin; Silver Proof Set; ASE Enhanced Unc.
- May: Enduring Liberty Half dollar rolls/bags; Buffalo Gold Proof; AI$1 – California; Harding medal; AE Gold Enhanced Unc.
- Jun: Morgan & Peace Enhanced Unc.; Uncirculated Set; Semiquincentennial Quarters – Declaration.
- Summer: Best of the Mint – 1916 Standing Liberty set; 1804 Dollar set; Morgan & Peace Reverse Proofs; Proof Set; AI$1 – Minnesota; Semiquincentennial Quarters – U.S. Constitution.
- Fall: AE Palladium; AI$1 Reverse Proof Set; Best of the Mint – 1907 Saint-Gaudens HR set; Morgan & Peace Two-Coin Set; Semiquincentennial Quarters – Gettysburg Address; FIFA 2026 Commemoratives; additional medals.
Buyer’s guide: collecting in a high-silver-price year
Pros
- Strong designs and the 250th narrative can underpin demand.
- Limited runs keep supply tight for the most desirable items.
- Reverse Proof and Enhanced Uncirculated finishes retain devoted followings.
Risks
- Elevated issue prices compress upside on ordinary releases.
- If mintages are higher than expected, premiums may fade after launch.
- Market volatility: spot swings can change retail pricing mid-cycle.
Practical tips
- Use enrollments/“Remind Me” alerts on high-demand products.
- If flipping, pre-sell only when you’re confident on caps and allocations.
- If collecting, prioritize design + scarcity over breadth; don’t chase every drop.
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Internal linking ideas (for coin-articles.com)
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- Link “silver product repricing” to your explainer on 2026 silver price impacts.
- From 2025 retrospectives, link to Sacagawea 20th Anniversary Gold case study.
FAQ
Is 2026 the first year with dual-dated circulating coins?
Yes—“1776–2026” appears across circulating denominations to mark the Semiquincentennial.
Why are silver products so expensive this year?
The Mint repriced items after silver reached the $90s/oz in January 2026, raising ASE, sets, and medals accordingly.
Which 2026 releases could appreciate most?
Our watchlist: Best of the Mint—Standing Liberty & Saint-Gaudens HR sets, plus Morgan/Peace Reverse Proofs and the Two-Coin Set (all Limited; caps TBA).
Are mintage caps published yet?
Many 2026 items are flagged “Limited,” but hard caps are TBA. Actual caps will be added to this page as they publish.
What’s the safest strategy in a high-price year?
Prioritize iconic designs with low supply; avoid overextending on standard silver issues with high pricing and uncertain caps.
Final word
The 2026 U.S. Mint Releases Calendar blends national milestone storytelling with some of the strongest design IP in U.S. coinage. Pricing is undeniably steeper, but scarcity + story should still deliver winners. Bookmark this page—we’ll update it with caps, sellout times, and links to deeper coverage as the year unfolds.
