NGC Special Labels and Designations for the Best of the Mint 1916 Mercury Dime Gold Coin and Silver Medal Set
Posted on 6/4/2026
On June 4, 2026, the US Mint is releasing the Best of the Mint 1916 Mercury Dime Gold Coin and Silver Medal Set, which includes one gold coin struck at the US Mint in West Point and one silver medal struck at the US Mint in Philadelphia. This set has a household order limit of 1 and a mintage limit of only 30,000.
To commemorate this special coin and medal set, NGC® is excited to offer a variety of designations and labels, including the America250™ US Flag Label, and the popular NGC Early Releases and First Releases labels and designations.
 |
 |
| Click images to enlarge. | |
The Best of the Mint is a series created by the US Mint to honor the 250th anniversary of US independence through five coins that were selected through public input and expert recommendations. The series showcases 24-karat reissued gold coins alongside silver medals that utilize modern designs inspired by their companions. The 1916 Mercury Dime Gold Coin and Silver Medal Set is the first of the Best of the Mint semiquincentennial series.
2026 marks the 110th anniversary of the first year of issue of the Mercury Dime (also known as the Winged Liberty dime). The new set includes a re-creation of the original Mercury Dime as a 24-karat gold coin, depicting the bust of Liberty facing left, wearing a winged cap symbolizing freedom of thought. In commemoration of the semiquincentennial of the founding of the U.S., the coin also features a unique "250" Liberty Bell privy mark.
The Best of the Mint Silver Companion Medal to the 1916 Mercury Dime features a modern design that continues from obverse to reverse. Rays emit from the tip of the sword, extending from the obverse design to the reverse design, symbolizing hope at the end of conflict.
The other selected coins in the Best of the Mint series that will release at a later date include: the 1916 Standing Liberty Quarter Dollar, the 1916 Walking Liberty Half Dollar, the 1804 Silver Dollar, and the 1907 Saint-Gaudens High Relief $20 Gold Coin.
The NGC America250™ certification label will be available for several upcoming releases during this year's Semiquincentennial celebrations, including the 1916 Mercury Dime Gold Coin and Silver Medal Set. For coins and medals 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 and medals under the Modern grading tier or higher.
- All coins and medals submitted must be graded.
- 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 the coin and medal in this set:
| Designation options | Fee | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Early Releases | +$18 per coin/medal | On the US submission form, select Early Releases under Box 7. See cut-off dates here. |
| First Releases | +$18 per coin/medal | On the US submission form, select First Releases under Box 7. See cut-off dates here. |
The following labels are available for the coin and medal in this set:
| Label options | Fee | Directions |
|---|---|---|
 America250™ US Flag #2830 |
+$8 per coin/medal | 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.) |
 Early Releases #378 |
Included with fee for Early Releases designation (+$18 per coin/medal) | Select Early Releases and enter Early Releases #378 on your submission form. |
 First Releases #379 |
Included with fee for First Releases designation (+$18 per coin/medal) | 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.
Paid NGC Collector members can submit directly to NGC. Not an NGC member? Join today.
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 and medals must be purchased within one day of the first day that a mint makes a new 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 of purchase.
For bulk submissions, contact SalesNGC@collectiblesgroup.com or 1-855-472-3310.
