2021 American Gold Eagle 1/4 oz $10 Type 2 NGC MS70 First Day of Issue

The 2021 American Gold Eagle 1/4 oz Type 2 NGC MS70 First Day of Issue is a landmark coin in the American Gold Eagle series, representing the most significant design update since the program launched in 1986. The obverse retains Augustus Saint-Gaudens' iconic full-length Liberty striding forward, torch and olive branch in hand, with the date 2021 at the base. The reverse breaks new ground with a close-up portrait of a bald eagle — designed by Jennie Norris — replacing the family-of-eagles reverse that had defined the series for 35 years. Struck by the United States Mint in 0.9167 fine gold at 1/4 troy oz, this coin carries a $10 face value and legal tender status. NGC certified this example MS70, the pinnacle of the Sheldon scale, indicating a perfectly struck coin free from any post-mint marks or blemishes. The First Day of Issue designation confirms it was submitted and certified on the coin's official release date, adding an important collectible milestone to an already historic issue. The coin is sealed in NGC's hard acrylic holder bearing the blue-and-gold First Day of Issue label for prominent display.