November is one of the busiest months the U.S. Mint has had in years. Three major releases land within nine days of each other, all carrying the Semiquincentennial “1776 ~ 2026” dual date that will not appear on any coin after this year. Here is what is coming, what it costs, and what buyers should know before each launch.
Trump $250 Gold Proof — November 5
The first presidential gold coin struck by the U.S. Mint since the 1933 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle goes on sale today, November 5, at noon ET. The 2026-W $250 President Trump Gold Proof is one ounce of .9999 fine (24-karat) gold, struck at the West Point Mint with a W mint mark.
The coin is part of the Mint’s Semiquincentennial program and carries the Liberty Bell privy mark with the numeral “250” on the reverse. The obverse features a portrait of President Trump designed by the Mint’s engraving staff after the Commission of Fine Arts and Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee reviewed multiple design candidates. The reverse depicts an American Eagle.
Key Details
- Price: Estimated at $5,340 to $5,440, depending on the Mint’s gold pricing grid at the time of sale. The Mint adjusts numismatic gold prices weekly based on the London Bullion Market Association PM fix. Check usmint.gov at noon ET for the confirmed price.
- Household limit: One per household. The Mint enforces this through its customer database, and orders from the same address or payment method will be flagged.
- Mintage: The Mint has not announced a mintage limit. However, the one-per-household restriction and the coin’s price point will naturally cap total sales.
What the Trump $1 sellout tells us about demand: The gold-colored (but not gold-content) Trump $1 coin sold 49,604 of its 50,000 bags in under an hour and moved all 148,524 of 150,000 rolls in about 7.5 hours. Total Trump dollar production exceeded 20.5 million coins. The $250 gold proof is a fundamentally different product — real gold, real money — but that level of demand for the $1 version suggests the proof will sell briskly. If you want one, be on the Mint’s website at noon.
For a deep dive on this coin’s specifications, pricing scenarios, and buying strategy, see our full Trump $250 Gold Proof guide.
Morgan and Peace Diamond Field Two-Coin Set — November 12
One week after the Trump gold proof, the Mint releases its 2026 Morgan and Peace Silver Dollar Two-Coin Set in the new “Diamond Field” finish. This goes on sale November 12 at noon ET.
Key Details
- Price: $375 per set.
- Contents: One 2026 Morgan Silver Dollar and one 2026 Peace Silver Dollar, both struck in .999 fine silver with the Diamond Field finish. Each coin weighs 0.859 troy ounces and measures 38.10 mm. Both carry the P mint mark (Philadelphia).
- Mintage: 160,000 sets.
- Household limit: Conflicting reports. The Mint’s product page initially showed a limit of two per household, but a more recent listing showed no limit. Check the product page on release day to confirm.
Design: The Morgan dollar bears the “1776 ~ 2026” dual date and the Liberty Bell “250” privy mark, tying it to the Semiquincentennial program. The Diamond Field finish is a new Mint technique that creates a textured, crystalline surface on the coin’s field — distinct from both proof and uncirculated finishes.
What Buyers Should Know
At $375 for 1.718 troy ounces of silver (two coins at 0.859 oz each), the per-ounce cost is roughly $218. That is a massive premium over silver bullion spot price — this is a collector product, not a stacking play. The value proposition is the Diamond Field finish (new for 2026), the Semiquincentennial design elements, and the 160,000 mintage cap.
For context, the Mint’s earlier 2026 Reverse Proof Morgan and Peace dollars, released in July, sold through their allocations quickly. The Diamond Field set has a larger mintage but also generates strong collector interest because of the new finish. If past Morgan and Peace releases are any guide, this set will sell out within the first week — possibly the first day.
The Mint also offers a subscription option for Morgan and Peace dollar sets. Subscribers receive automatic shipment and do not need to compete for allocation on release day. If you collect these annually, the subscription is worth considering.
Gettysburg Address Quarter Rolls and Bags — November 13
The day after the Diamond Field dollars, the Mint releases collector rolls and bags of the Gettysburg Address quarter — the fifth and final design in the 2026 Semiquincentennial quarter series. These go on sale November 13 at noon ET.
The coin entered general circulation on October 21 after a ceremony at the Gettysburg Museum and Visitor Center, so you may already have one in your pocket. The Mint’s collector rolls and bags offer uncirculated examples from the Philadelphia and Denver mints in original Mint packaging.
The 2026 Quarter Series Is Now Complete
The Gettysburg Address quarter completes the five-design Semiquincentennial quarter program for 2026. The full series honors five defining documents and moments in American history. With the series now complete, collectors assembling full sets should check their collections for any gaps before the Mint’s roll and bag offerings sell out.
At face value, these are 25-cent coins with no bullion premium. Their value to collectors lies in the Semiquincentennial design, uncirculated condition, and the dual date that will not appear on 2027 coinage.
Looking Ahead: December and Beyond
November’s releases close out most of the Mint’s 2026 Semiquincentennial program. The Mint’s preliminary schedule lists a 2026-W Uncirculated American Palladium Eagle and a Herbert Hoover Presidential Silver Medal in the fall window, though specific dates for those products have not been confirmed.
Meanwhile, dealers have already opened presales for 2027 American Gold and Silver Eagles. The 2027 coins revert to the standard design — no privy mark, no dual date. If you want the Semiquincentennial features, the November releases and remaining 2026 dealer inventory are your last chance.
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial or investment advice. Precious metals investments carry risk, and past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own research before making purchasing decisions. Prices and availability are subject to change.
Sources: U.S. Mint, CoinNews, CoinWeek, World Numismatic News. Last updated November 5, 2026.
