U.S. Mint 2026 Congratulations Set Limited to 60,000 Available Feb. 26

The United States Mint will offer the 2026 Congratulations Set (product code 26RF) for purchase beginning February 26, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. EST; the set is priced at $175, production is limited to 60,000 sets, and orders are limited to one set per household for the first 24 hours. The Mint framed the release as a gift item, writing, "The Congratulations Set is a unique gift item to celebrate any special occasion or milestone."

Each Congratulations Set contains a 2026-dated American Eagle Proof Silver Dollar bearing the Philadelphia Mint "P" mint mark and a mirror proof finish. The Mint and retailer materials credit Adolph A. Weinman for the obverse, describing Weinman’s full-length Walking Liberty figure with inscriptions "LIBERTY," "IN GOD WE TRUST," and "2026." Retailer copy from ThePatrioticMint notes that the Mint returned to original historical assets to render closer detail and to include Weinman’s traditional artist mark.

The reverse description differs between sources. The United States Mint press release and ThePatrioticMint describe the reverse as a bald eagle approaching a landing carrying an oak branch with inscriptions "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA," "E PLURIBUS UNUM," "1 OZ. FINE SILVER," and "ONE DOLLAR." By contrast, NGC describes Emily Damstra’s heraldic eagle holding an olive branch. The U.S. Mint wording is the official description in the press release; NGC’s naming of Emily Damstra and the olive-branch motif is a major grading-service description reported separately.

Technical specifications are specific and compact: the coin is .999 fine silver (99.9 percent), contains 1.000 troy ounce of silver, has a diameter of 1.598 inches (40.60 mm), a reeded edge, and a $1 face denomination. ThePatrioticMint lists Privy Mark: None and confirms the Proof finish and Philadelphia Mint origin.

Presentation and gifting details appear in retailer material: The coin is encapsulated and placed in a black clamshell presentation case adorned with the United States Mint seal, and a certificate of authenticity accompanies the set with space for a brief personal message. An outer sleeve features a blue bow and ribbon graphic with the words "Congratulations Set" and back-of-sleeve "To" and "From" fields. ThePatrioticMint markets the set as suitable for graduations, weddings, births and anniversaries.

Collectors should note NGC’s grading and submission guidance for the 2026-P Proof Silver Eagle. NGC states, "Special submission instructions must be followed. See the 'Submission Instructions' section of this article." It lists Early Releases and First Releases at +$18 each on the US submission form, and it specifies that the "Congratulations Set | Free | For coins submitted in the 2026 Congratulations Set. Coins must be submitted in the sealed original Mint shipping box." NGC also instructs submitters to use the Modern grading tier or higher and offers a "Return Mint Packaging" option for $5 plus shipping.

Practical buying options mirror the Mint’s customer tools: customers may set a "Remind Me" alert on the Mint site or enroll in the Product Subscription Program to receive products automatically. Prism News summarized the Mint announcement on February 21, 2026 and emphasized the set’s positioning for milestone gifting. For anyone planning a thoughtful, packaged milestone present, the $175 Congratulations Set combines a one-ounce Proof American Eagle, limited availability of 60,000 sets, and presentation-ready packaging that targets celebrations, a concrete option to mark a graduation, wedding, or new arrival.