This one-half ounce, proof coin features First Spouse Louisa Adams in 24-Karat Gold. This is the sixth coin in the First Spouse Series and the second of 2008. The coin is limited to 40,000 units, which will be divided between proof and uncirculated based on customer demand.

The obverse of this coin, designed by Artistic Infusion Program Master Designer Susan Gamble, and sculpted by United States Mint Sculptor-Engraver Phebe Hemphill, is inspired by a portrait of Louisa Adams circa 1816. The reverse, designed and sculpted by United States Mint Sculptor-Engraver Joseph Menna, depicts Louisa Adams with her young son Charles on an arduous journey across much of Europe to join her husband in Paris.

First Spouse Gold Proof Coins are available in limited mintages. Each First Spouse One-Half Ounce Gold Proof 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.

Four one-half ounce, $10 24-karat Gold First Spouse Coins will be minted and released annually in the order the spouses served in the White House. The coins are minted in proof and uncirculated condition 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 next four coins in the series which include Elizabeth Monroe, Louisa Adams, Andrew Jackson’s Liberty and Martin Van Buren’s Liberty.

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.

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