2026 Gold Eagle NGC & SD Bullion MintCertified™ FIRST30 | Sealed Tube

2026 1 oz American Gold Eagle NGC MintCertified™ FIRST30™ Sealed Tube

American Gold Eagles remain the most recognizable and widely traded gold bullion coins in the world. Admired for their stunning design, intrinsic value, and historic significance, each new release from the United States Mint draws strong demand from both investors and collectors alike.

The 2026 Gold Eagle continues this celebrated legacy, combining artistic beauty with the assurance of U.S. government backing for weight, content, and purity.

SD Bullion’s exclusive MintCertified™ FIRST30™ Sealed Coin Tube program—developed in partnership with NGC—ensures each tube contains coins sourced from the first 30 days of the Mint’s release. These original unopened tubes are authenticated and sealed with the SD Bullion & NGC MintCertified™ FIRST30™ tamper-evident label, guaranteeing originality, protection, and eligibility for special grading designations.

Coins kept in sealed MintCertified™ FIRST30™ tubes may be submitted directly to NGC for certification with the FIRST30™ or Early Releases® designation. Breaking the seal or tampering with the tube disqualifies it from these programs, but as long as the seal remains intact, the designation eligibility never expires.

Product Highlights

• Each sealed tube contains 20 units of the 2026 1 oz American Gold Eagle coin (20 troy ounces total);
• Authenticated and sealed in original unopened mint tubes;
• Produced by the United States Mint;
• Each coin contains 1 troy ounce of 22-karat (91.67%) gold, alloyed with silver and copper for durability;
• Legal tender with a $50 face value, backed by the U.S. Government;
• Obverse: Augustus Saint-Gaudens’ Lady Liberty design;
• Reverse: Jennie Norris’ majestic bald eagle portrait.

The 2026 Gold Eagle Design

The obverse features Augustus Saint-Gaudens’ timeless depiction of Lady Liberty, first seen on the 1907 $20 Double Eagle. Liberty strides forward with torch and olive branch in hand, radiating confidence and freedom, framed by rays of the rising sun and the U.S. Capitol building in the distance. “LIBERTY” crowns the design, with the year “2026” to the right.

The reverse, crafted by Jennie Norris, presents a close-up of a bald eagle’s powerful gaze—an emblem of American strength and dignity. The inscriptions read: “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” “E PLURIBUS UNUM,” “IN GOD WE TRUST,” “50 DOLLARS,” and “1 OZ. FINE GOLD.”

The NGC MintCertified™ FIRST30™ Sealed Tube

Each 2026 Gold Eagle MintCertified™ FIRST30™ Sealed Tube includes 20 coins packaged by the U.S. Mint within the first 30 days of release. These sealed tubes preserve each coin’s original mint condition while maintaining eligibility for NGC’s premium designations.

The American Gold Eagle Program

Since 1986, the American Eagle Bullion Program has defined excellence in modern U.S. coinage, spanning gold, silver, platinum, and palladium. The Gold Eagle remains the flagship, released annually in bullion, proof, and burnished finishes, prized for its craftsmanship and liquidity.

Buy the 2026 1 oz American Gold Eagle NGC MintCertified™ FIRST30™ Sealed Tube at SD Bullion

Secure 20 American Gold Eagles totaling 20 troy ounces of gold in MintCertified™ FIRST30™ sealed condition. Shop online 24/7 at SD Bullion for competitive pricing and fast, insured delivery.

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