The First Spouse Gold Coins Series were first authorized Presidential $1 Coin Act of 2005 which was signed on December 22, 2005. The concept of the series is to honor the spouses of previous US Presidents. The First Spouse Gold Coins began minting in 2007, each coin is minted in 24 karat gold. The gold content is 1/2 ounces of .9999 fine gold with the face value of $10 dollars..
Below you'll find every First Spouse Gold Coins released so far available for sale. You can learn more about the design, specifications and release dates at the bottom of the this page.
Martha Washington First Spouse Gold Coin
US $1,065.00
Abigail Adams First Spouse Gold Coin
Thomas Jefferson’s Liberty First Spouse Gold Coin
Dolley Madison First Spouse Gold Coin
Elizabeth Monroe First Spouse Gold Coin
Louisa Adams First Spouse Gold Coin
Andrew Jackson’s Liberty First Spouse Gold Coin
Martin Van Buren’s Liberty First Spouse Gold Coin
Anna Harrison First Spouse Gold Coin
First Spouse Gold Coins Design
The obverse of each coin depicts a portrait of the First Spouse. It has the name of the spouse, years served and the order of the Presidency. It also has the mint date and mint mark with the mottoes "In God We Trust" and "Liberty". The reverse depicts an unique portrait which is emblematic of the spouse's life and work. Each coin is required by law to depict the words: "The United States of American", "E Pluribus Unum", the face value "$10" the gold content"1/2 oz." and the composition of the gold ".9999 Fine Gold." If one of the President served in office without a spouse, an image emblematic of the concept of “Liberty” will be used on the obverse of the coin. In most cases this will be represented by using a design from a United States coin which circulated during the President’s term of office. The coins were produced in proof and uncirculated versions to please both collectors and investors.
First Spouse Gold Coins Specifications and Release Dates
The first coins of the series were Martha Washington and Abigail Adams which were released on June 19, 2007. Each of the coins sold out its maximum authorized mintage of 40,000 coins. The next coin Thomas Jefferson's Liberty also sold out the all the minted coins. Each year from 2007 to 2016, four or five coins will be released on the series.
Mint Dates: 2007 - 2016
Mint: West Point (W mint mark)
Weight: 0.5000 troy oz. (15.554 g)
Composition: 0.9999 fine gold
Diameter: 1.041 inches (26.49 mm)
Thickness: 0.074 inches (1.88 mm)