{"id":9623,"date":"2026-06-04T13:50:58","date_gmt":"2026-06-04T13:50:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cryptonews.uk.com\/?p=9623"},"modified":"2026-06-04T13:50:58","modified_gmt":"2026-06-04T13:50:58","slug":"u-s-mints-best-of-the-mint-mercury-dime-set-launches","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cryptonews.uk.com\/?p=9623","title":{"rendered":"U.S. Mint\u2019s Best of the Mint Mercury Dime Set Launches"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The United States Mint launches its first Best of the Mint set today, adding another 250th anniversary product tied to one of the nation\u2019s iconic coin designs. The Best of the Mint 1916 Mercury Dime Gold Coin and Silver Medal Set goes on sale at noon ET.<\/p>\n

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The 1916 Mercury Dime Gold Coin and Silver Medal Set opens the Best of the Mint Semiquincentennial series. The encapsulated gold coin and silver medal are presented together in a black U.S. Mint case, with an outer sleeve and certificate of authenticity featuring series imagery.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Priced at $810, the set celebrates the historic 1916 Mercury dime, also known as the Winged Liberty dime. The one-tenth-ounce, 24-karat gold coin faithfully reproduces Adolph A. Weinman\u2019s original designs used from 1916 to 1945, with an added Liberty Bell privy mark bearing the numeral “250” in recognition of the nation\u2019s Semiquincentennial. The accompanying silver medal features new complementary artwork inspired by the classic coin.<\/p>\n

Both the 99.99% fine gold coin and 99.9% fine silver medal are housed together in a black U.S. Mint display case. Limited to 30,000 sets and carrying a one-per-household order limit for the first 24 hours, the set is positioned to sell out quickly.<\/p>\n

The 2016 Gold Mercury Dime Sold Fast<\/strong><\/p>\n

For background, this gold Mercury dime is not the first from the Mint. In 2016, the Mint issued a version marking the coin\u2019s 100th anniversary. It lasted 40 minutes before becoming unavailable, with reported sales of 122,510, or 98% of the possible 125,000. The total was later adjusted downward to about 116,000. Nearly 9,000 coins briefly returned for sale several months later before the Mint declared the issue sold out. Its final mintage was 124,885.<\/p>\n

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The 2016-W Mercury Dime Centennial Gold Coin, shown here, marked an earlier gold version of the classic dime, while this year\u2019s Best of the Mint release adds a Liberty Bell \u201c250\u201d privy mark and removes the reverse fineness and weight inscriptions<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

There are a few key differences aside from mintages. Gold averaged about $1,250 an ounce in 2016, compared with about $4,515 this morning, and the 2016 coin debuted at $205 with a household order limit of 10. During its short-lived return, the price was $200 and the limit was reduced to one. The 2016 coin also lacked anniversary elements, whereas this year\u2019s issue includes a Liberty Bell “250” privy mark. <\/p>\n

Additional differences are found in the design and finish. The 2016 reverse carried added inscriptions reading “AU 24K” and “1\/10 oz.,” which detracted from the original Mercury dime design. The Mint also described the 2016 coin as having a business strike finish, compared with the uncirculated finish listed for the Semiquincentennial edition.<\/p>\n

Semiquincentennial 2026 Best of the Mint Series<\/strong><\/p>\n

The U.S. Mint is issuing five Best of the Mint sets in 2026 as part of its Semiquincentennial program. Each set pairs a 24-karat gold coin based on a classic U.S. coin design with a newly designed silver medal featuring related artwork.<\/p>\n

The lineup was first revealed in 2024, when the U.S. Mint announced the classic coin designs selected for the Best of the Mint series in honor of the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence. The scheduled releases are:<\/p>\n

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  • 1916 Mercury dime \u2014 June 4<\/li>\n
  • 1916 Standing Liberty quarter \u2014 July 10<\/li>\n
  • 1916 Walking Liberty half dollar \u2014 August 6<\/li>\n
  • 1804 silver dollar \u2014 August 27<\/li>\n
  • 1907 Saint-Gaudens High Relief $20 gold coin \u2014 September 24<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Release dates are subject to change.<\/p>\n

    Mercury Dime Set Designs and Specifications<\/strong><\/p>\n

    The gold coin features Adolph A. Weinman\u2019s classic imagery, first introduced on the dime more than a century ago. On the obverse, Liberty is shown in profile facing left, wearing a winged cap that symbolizes freedom of thought. Inscriptions include LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, and 1916. Weinman\u2019s intertwined initials \u2014 a smaller “A” nested within a larger “W” \u2014 appear near the date, along with a Liberty Bell privy mark bearing the numeral “250.”<\/p>\n

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    The first 2026 Best of the Mint gold coin recreates the classic 1916 Mercury dime design in 24-karat gold<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

    Weinman\u2019s reverse design features a fasces \u2014 a bundle of rods bound together \u2014 symbolizing strength through unity. Accompanying it are a battle axe and olive branch, representing America\u2019s military readiness and desire for peace. Inscriptions read UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, E PLURIBUS UNUM, and ONE DIME. The coin\u2019s reverse also carries a “W” mint mark, denoting its production at the West Point Mint.<\/p>\n

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    The first 2026 Best of the Mint silver medal presents a panoramic design inspired by the Mercury dime era<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

    The one-ounce silver medal presents a continuous panoramic design across both the obverse and reverse, capturing the turbulent era of the Mercury dime. It depicts Liberty in both defensive and offensive stances, symbolizing America\u2019s involvement in two World Wars. The design also includes rays emanating from Liberty\u2019s sword \u2014 representing hope after conflict \u2014 along with Hooverville shacks for the Great Depression and swirling waves for the Dust Bowl. The inscription reads 1916 \u2013 1945.<\/p>\n

    Specifications for the West Point-struck gold coin and Philadelphia-struck silver medal are as follows:<\/p>\n

    \n\n\n<\/tbody>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
    \nGold Coin<\/strong><\/th>\nSilver Medal<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
    Denomination:<\/td>\nDime<\/td>\nN\/A<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Finish:<\/td>\nUncirculated<\/td>\nUncirculated<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Composition:<\/td>\n99.99% gold<\/td>\n99.9% silver<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Gold Fine Weight:<\/td>\n0.100 troy ounce<\/td>\nN\/A<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Silver Weight:<\/td>\nN\/A<\/td>\n1.000 troy ounce<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Diameter:<\/td>\n0.650 inch (16.50 mm)<\/td>\n1.598 inches (40.60 mm)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Edge:<\/td>\nReeded<\/td>\nPlain<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Mint \/ Mint Mark:<\/td>\nWest Point \/ W<\/td>\nPhiladelphia \/ None<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Privy Mark:<\/td>\nLiberty Bell “250”<\/td>\nN\/A<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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    Ordering Information<\/strong><\/p>\n

    The Best of the Mint 1916 Mercury Dime Gold Coin and Silver Medal Set goes on sale at noon ET through the U.S. Mint\u2019s website.<\/p>\n

    Gold coin prices may change weekly under the Mint\u2019s precious metals pricing matrix, which adjusts prices based on the market price of gold. The current $810 price reflects an LBMA gold range of $4,450.00 to $4,599.99 per ounce.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n