2026 US Best of the Mint 1916 Standing Liberty Quarter Gold Coin and Silver Medal Set
Released in celebration of the 250th anniversary of American independence, the 2026 U.S. Best of the Mint 1916 Standing Liberty Quarter Gold Coin and Silver Medal Set pays tribute to one of the nation's most iconic coin designs.
The set combines historic numismatic artistry with modern minting techniques by pairing a 24-karat gold recreation of the original 1916 Standing Liberty Quarter with a companion silver medal featuring a contemporary interpretation of the classic design.
As part of the Best of the Mint collection, this release reflects the results of public feedback and expert recommendations that identified five of the most celebrated coin designs in United States Mint history.
As the second release in the series, the 1916 Standing Liberty Quarter set honors one of America’s most beloved numismatic masterpieces with a 24k gold coin and a high-purity silver medal.
Today, you can acquire the 2026 US Best of the Mint 1916 Standing Liberty Quarter Gold Coin and Silver Medal Set at SD Bullion.
Product Highlights
• Contains a 0.25 oz gold coin made of .9999 pure gold and a 1 oz medal made of .999 fine silver;
• Produced by the US Mint;
• Bears mint marks from the West Point (gold) and Philadelphia (silver) branches;
• The second release of the Best of the Mint series;
• Limited issue of 30,000;
• Sovereign gold coin with a one-quarter face value;
• Features unique designs.
The 1916 Standing Liberty Quarter 24K Gold Coin Design
The obverse features Liberty standing within an opening in a wall adorned with 13 stars. She looks back over the shield resting on her left arm while holding an olive branch in her right hand.
The design is complemented by the inscriptions “LIBERTY,” “IN GOD WE TRUST,” and “1916.” To mark the 250th anniversary of the United States, the coin also bears a special Liberty Bell privy mark incorporating the numeral “250.”
The reverse portrays a soaring eagle surrounded by 13 stars. It includes the inscriptions “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” “E PLURIBUS UNUM,” and “QUARTER DOLLAR,” along with the “W” mintmark, signifying production at the West Point Mint.
The 1916 Standing Liberty Quarter Silver Medal Inspired Design
The obverse portrays a windswept Liberty carrying a shield while extending olive branches toward an eagle in the distance. The shield is detailed with 50 rivets representing the states of the Union and 13 stripes symbolizing the original colonies. The design is completed by the inscription “LIBERTY.”
The reverse features a close-up view of the olive branches now held by the eagle, with 13 stars framing the design. The inscription “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA” appears along the rim.
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