NGC Special Labels and Designations for the 1776-2026-W Proof Gold Eagles
Posted on 2/26/2026
On March 5, 2026, the US Mint is releasing the 1776-2026-W Proof Gold Eagles, which are available for purchase individually and as part of the American Eagle 2026 Gold Proof Four-Coin Set. The four-coin set has a household order limit of 1 and a product limit of only 15,000. The 1776-2026-W Proof Gold Eagles can also be purchased individually, including a $5 tenth-ounce coin with a mintage limit of 29,000, a $10 quarter-ounce coin with a mintage limit of 21,000, a $25 half-ounce coin with a mintage limit of 18,500 and a $50 one-ounce coin with a mintage limit of 25,000.
NGC® is offering special labels and designations for the new coins, including the NGC West Point Mint Gold Star Label, and the popular NGC Early Releases and First Releases labels and designations.
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The 1776-2026 coins continue to feature Lady Liberty facing forward with a torch and olive branch in hand, including multiple enhancements to more closely reflect Augustus Saint-Gaudens’ original design. In addition, the one-ounce coin has anti-counterfeiting variable reeding that was introduced in 2021.
The reverse design depicts a portrait of an eagle head in superb detail, which debuted alongside the program’s 35th anniversary in 2021. Artist Jennie Norris, who signs certification labels exclusively for NGC, created the reverse image. The NGC Jennie Norris Signature Label is available for NGC-certified American Gold Eagles through select retailers.
The NGC America250™ certification label will be available for several upcoming releases during this year's Semiquincentennial celebrations, including the 1776-2026-W Proof Gold Eagles. For coins to qualify for the Early Releases and First Releases designations, NGC must receive submissions within the first 30 days of release.
Special Instructions:
- The 1776-2026-W Proof Gold Eagles do not have to be submitted as an entire set; however, all coins submitted must be graded.
- Submit coins under the Modern grading tier or higher.
- Coins do not need to be submitted in the US Mint packaging.
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. |
| (No Releases Designation) | Free | By default. |
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.) |
 West Point Mint Gold Star #1238 |
+$8 | By request. (Enter West Point Mint Gold Star #1238 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. Otherwise, NGC Standard Brown #377 will be used. |
 First Releases #379 |
Included with fee for First Releases designation (+$18) | Select First Releases and enter First Releases #379 on your submission form. Otherwise, NGC Standard Brown #377 will be used. |
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Free | By default. |
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.
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