The U.S. Mint has kept its cards close its chest this year with regard to the release-dates of some of 2016’s most anticipated items, but we now know when to expect the arrival of the first of three coins re-imagining classic 1916 circulation designs in gold. The 2016 Mercury Dime Centennial Gold Coin, which will be composed of 1/10 oz. of 99.99% pure gold, will be released on Thursday, April 21.
The Mercury dime, also known as Winged Liberty, was designed by Adolph A. Weinmen. It’s obverse features an image of Liberty facing left and wearing a winged cap; Liberty’s resemblance in this design to the Roman god, Mercury, led to the issue being nicknamed the “Mercury dime.” Other 1916 centennial gold coins expected this year include 1/4 oz. Standing Liberty quarter and the 1/2 oz. Walking Liberty half dollar.
The new Mercury dime’s release will come at the end of an eventful month for the Mint. As noted on Mint News Blog, the Mint is currently running low on inventory for its gold and silver collector coins, due in part to the delayed releases of 2016-dated versions of its most consistently popular products, such as numismatic Silver Eagles. But next week’s release of the 2016 American Eagle gold Proof and Uncirculated Coins will kick off a busy few weeks that will also see the releases of the National Park Service gold, silver, and clad commemorative coins.
Pricing and mintage information for the 2016 Mercury Dime Gold Coin is not yet available. Release dates for the gold Standing Liberty quarter and the gold Walking Liberty half dollar have also not been established, but Coin Update will post more details as they emerge.
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The 2016-W Pure Gold Mercury Dime will have a weight of 1/10 troy oz., a diameter of 16.5 millimeters, a thickness of 1.19 millimeters and a reeded edge. These are the same specifications as the 2008-W Buffalo Gold 1/10 troy oz. coin.
From what I have gathered from the mint by speaking to them on Facebook, I think that the mint is going to make the design for the proof American Eagle the same as the Walking Liberty type to honor the centennial as well as the 30th anniversary of the American Eagle. By the way if you are wondering about the American Liberty 2016 Silver Medal’s this year I will give you a hint they won’t be from last years design they will be the Mercury dime and Standing Liberty Quarter. So the mint will make a fortune and I am so excited. Again this is what I have gathered based on my Facebook interaction.
Wow Shawn, if true that would be very exciting! Thanks for sharing. – Dan
Mintage limit of 125,000, according to the Mint website. Hmm.. not exactly a number that inspires a robust aftermarket.
Does anybody know if the mint is going to do a three coin proof set of these coins?
I wish they would do a Denver version its the most sought after I have a proof version wonder if they will do a proof
The new version of standing liberty quarter in 24 k is the original 1916 look lady liberty with no armour on her shoulder I hope it is minted in the fashion that was the designers vision that will set sales on track get one ASAP before its to late
The 2016 Mercury Gold Dime will be selling for $205.00 Dollar on 21st of April, 2016. What I have been told by the U.S. Mint.