2026 (W) Proof Comic Art Green Lantern Half Ounce Gold $50 Coin

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This 2026 proof gold coin features Green Lantern as part of the United States Mint's Comic Art Coin and Medal Collection. Green Lantern (Hal Jordan) first appeared in Showcase #22 (October 1959, Hal Jordan version), created by John Broome and Gil Kane. Green Lantern is a member of the Green Lantern Corps, an intergalactic peacekeeping force whose members wield power rings that can create constructs of solid light fueled by willpower. The most iconic Green Lantern, test pilot Hal Jordan, received his ring from dying alien Abin Sur in 1959, launching one of DC Comics' most creative and cosmic-scale franchises. The Green Lantern mythos expanded to include an entire corps of thousands of ring-bearers from across the universe, each patrolling their assigned sector of space. The obverse depicts Green Lantern as a glowing symbol of honor and willpower, with the power ring's energy rendered in the bold comic art illustration style of the program. The reverse features the Green Lantern Corps emblem. This half-ounce coin is struck in proof finish from .9999 fine (24-karat) gold at the West Point Mint, carrying the "W" mint mark. It measures 27.00 mm (1.063 inches) in diameter with a reeded edge, and bears a face value of $50 as legal tender of the United States. The authorized mintage is limited, following the precedent established by the 2025 releases. The gold proof coin represents the premium tier of the Comic Art Coin and Medal Program, combining the official legal tender status of United States coinage with the artistic presentation of DC Comics illustration. Green Lantern completes the 2026 trio of the Comic Art program with a fall release, adding DC's premier cosmic hero to the growing collection. The Comic Art Coin and Medal Collection is a multi-year collaboration between the United States Mint and Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products, featuring iconic DC Comics characters rendered in a distinctive comic art illustration style. The program launched in 2025 with Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman, and continues with new characters each year through at least 2027. As a limited-mintage gold proof coin from the U.S. Mint, this piece carries both numismatic collector value and intrinsic precious metal content, appealing to coin collectors, bullion investors, and DC Comics enthusiasts alike.