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

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This 2026 proof gold coin features Supergirl as part of the United States Mint's Comic Art Coin and Medal Collection. Supergirl (Kara Zor-El / Kara Danvers) first appeared in Action Comics #252 (May 1959), created by Otto Binder and Al Plastino. Supergirl is Superman's cousin, sent from Krypton as a teenager to protect her infant cousin Kal-El. Arriving on Earth years after Superman was already established, Kara Zor-El possesses the same Kryptonian powers but brings her own perspective as someone who remembers life on their home world. Since her 1959 debut, Supergirl has evolved from a supporting character into a major DC hero in her own right, headlining her own comic series and inspiring a successful television series. The obverse depicts Supergirl in a dynamic pose embodying bravery and grace, rendered in the comic art illustration style established by the program. The reverse features the Supergirl 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. Supergirl launched the 2026 season of the Comic Art program as the year's first character, continuing the series' celebration of DC's most iconic heroes. Authorized by the United States Mint in partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery, the Comic Art Coin and Medal Collection brings DC's most iconic superheroes to numismatic art. The multi-year program debuts three characters annually, with each hero depicted in the bold, dynamic style of classic comic book illustration across gold coins, silver medals, and clad medals. 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.