NGC Special Labels and Designations for the 2026-P American Silver Eagle Congratulations Set
Posted on 2/17/2026
On February 26, 2026, the US Mint is releasing the 2026-P American Silver Eagle Congratulations Set, which includes the new 2026-P American Silver Eagle Proof Coin and has a product limit of only 60,000.
To commemorate the latest Congratulations Set, Numismatic Guaranty Company® (NGC®) is excited to offer a variety of special designations and labels, including the NGC Early Releases and First Releases Labels, as well as the America250™ US Flag and the Philadelphia Mint Labels.
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| 2026-P Proof Silver Eagle with the America250™ US Flag Label and the NGC Philadelphia Liberty Bell Label Click images to enlarge. |
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The 2026 coin's obverse features the classic full-length figure of Liberty in stride created by Adolph A. Weinman, which was updated in 2021. The Silver Eagles now include more of Weinman's original details due to technological advancements in the design and minting processes.
In 2021, the reverse of the Silver Eagle coin was completely redesigned. It features a single eagle about to land while carrying an oak branch in its talons. It was engraved by acclaimed medallic artist Michael Gaudioso, who signs certification labels exclusively for NGC. (2026-P Proof Silver Eagles certified with the NGC Michael Gaudioso Signature Label will be available through select retailers.)
The NGC America250™ certification label will be available for several upcoming releases during this year's Semiquincentennial celebrations, including the 2026-P American Silver Eagle Congratulations Set. For coins to qualify for the Early Releases and First Releases designations, NGC must receive submissions within the first 30 days of release.
Submission Instructions
- Submit the coins under the Modern grading tier or higher.
- If you are submitting the 2026-P Proof Silver Eagle in the Congratulations Set, the coin must remain sealed in the original Mint shipping box to receive the set designation.
- If you would like Mint packaging returned, select “Return Mint Packaging” on the NGC Submission Form. The fee is $5, plus the cost of shipping.
The following designations are available for this coin:
| Designation options | Fee | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Early Releases | +$18 | On the US submission form, select Early Releases under Box 7. See cut-off dates here. |
| First Releases | +$18 | On the US submission form, select First Releases under Box 7. See cut-off dates here. |
| Congratulations Set | Free | For coins submitted in the 2026 Congratulations Set. Coins must be submitted in the sealed original Mint shipping box. |
The following labels are available for this coin:
| Label options | Fee | Directions |
|---|---|---|
 America250™ US Flag #2830 |
+$8 | Request America250™ US Flag #2830 on your submission form. (Early Releases and First Releases designations are available on this label for an additional $18 fee, if applicable.) |
 Philadelphia Liberty Bell #855 |
+$8 | Request Philadelphia Liberty Bell #855 on your submission form. (Early Releases and First Releases designations are available on this label for an additional $18 fee, if applicable.) |
 Early Releases #378 |
Included with fee for Early Releases designation (+$18) | Select Early Releases and enter Early Releases #378 on your submission form. |
 First Releases #379 |
Included with fee for First Releases designation (+$18) | Select First Releases and enter First Releases #379 on your submission form. |
 NGC Standard Brown #377 |
Free | By default. Enter Standard Brown Label #377 on your submission form. |
Questions? Contact NGC Customer Service at service@NGCcoin.com or 1-855-472-3310.
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Bulk Submissions
NGC’s First Day of Issue designation and labels are available for select bulk submissions only. To qualify for First Day of Issue, coins must be purchased within one day of the first day that a mint makes a new coin issue available for sale and must be received by NGC or an NGC-approved depository within one week of the release date. NGC will require that the submitter provide adequate evidence (including purchase receipts) to demonstrate the date when the coins were purchased.
For bulk submissions, contact SalesNGC@collectiblesgroup.com or 1-855-472-3310.
