United States Mint Releases Best of the Mint 1916 Mercury Dime Gold Coin and Silver Medal Set
May 28, 2026
The United States Mint (Mint) will release the Best of the Mint 1916 Mercury Dime Gold Coin and Silver Medal Set—the first of five numismatic gold coin and companion silver medal sets celebrating the Mint’s special journey through history—on June 4, 2026, at noon EDT. Orders are limited to one set per household for 24 hours, beginning from the on-sale release date and time.
In honor of the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence, the Mint curated a list of 21 historic coins spanning our Nation’s history, from its founding in 1792 to the 21st century. Following public input and expert recommendation, five Best of the Mint coins were selected for this special series: the 1916 Mercury Dime, 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.
From United States Mint