This marks the second year of the First Spouse Gold Coin Series, the United States Mint’s first coin series to feature our Nation’s First Spouses.

Four one-half ounce, 24-karat gold First Spouse Coins will be minted and released annually in the order the spouses served as first spouse. The coins are minted in proof and uncirculated conditions and are available individually. Each First Spouse Gold Coin coincides with the release of the corresponding circulating Presidential $1 Coin. In 2008, the United States Mint will release the second four coins in the series which include Elizabeth Monroe, Louisa Adams, Andrew Jackson’s Liberty and Martin Van Buren’s Liberty.

Elizabeth Monroe: The obverse, designed by Artistic Infusion Program Master Designer Joel Iskowitz, and sculpted by United States Mint Sculptor-Engraver Don Everhart, features a portrait of Elizabeth Monroe. The reverse, designed by Artistic Infusion Program Associate Designer Donna Weaver and sculpted by United States Mint Sculptor-Engraver Charles Vickers, depicts Elizabeth Monroe at a reception marking the 1818 reopening of the White House after it had been burned during the War of 1812.

First Spouse Gold Uncirculated Coins are available in limited mintages. Each First Spouse One-Half Ounce Gold Uncirculated Coin is encapsulated and packaged in a custom-designed, highly polished, plush-lined presentation case and accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity signed by the Director of the United States Mint.

Elizabeth Monroe Gold Coin Maximum Mintage: 40,000 total across all product options. In 2008, the ratio of proof coins to uncirculated coins will be determined by customer demand within the total maximum issuance of 40,000.

There is currently no household limit in effect. Initially, a household limit of one coin per product option per household was in effect. This was followed by a household limit of ten coins per product option which has now been lifted.

If paying by credit card, please be sure your credit card information remains current to avoid any delays in processing your order. If your credit card has expired by the time of shipment, your order will be cancelled. To update credit card information after an order has been placed, you must call 1-800-USA-MINT (872-6468).