First Spouse Gold Coins at JM Bullion

In 2007, the United States Mint introduced the First Spouse Gold Coin program. Authorized by the Presidential $1 Coin Act of 2005, the First Spouse Series follows the same schedule as the aforementioned Presidential Coin Series. Each of the women to serve in the position of First Lady of the United States of America features in this series in the order their husband served in office as President of the United States of America. Many of these coins have very low mintages and are no longer in production!

About the Series

Each coin in the First Spouse Gold Series is a 1/2 oz gold specimen with 24-karat gold content and a $10 (USD) face value. These coins are entirely devoted to the women who have been First Lady of the United States, with each coin featuring a portrait of the First Lady on the obverse and an artistic design on the reverse reflective of the causes she championed in office or significant milestones she achieved while in the White House.

Mintage History

Since 2007, the US Mint has followed the order of each President’s service in the White House in releasing First Spouse Gold Coins. From Martha Washington during the founding of the Republic to First Ladies who served during the US Civil War, the Roaring 20s, the Great Depression, World War II, and the Cold War, this collection offers a unique look at American history through the office of the First Lady of the United States. In the event a President of the United States served his term as a bachelor or widow, a depiction of Liberty from American coinage during his term was used on the obverse of the coins.

The United States Mint issued each design in the First Spouse Series with a BU specimen and a Proof specimen. Generally speaking, the earliest releases in the series proved the most popular with collectors and investors. The five highest-minted coins in the BU First Spouse Series include the following coins (in order):

• 2007 Jefferson’s Liberty - 19,823
• 2007 Martha Washington - 17,661
• 2007 Abigail Adams - 17,142
• 2008 Dolley Madison - 12,340
• 2015 Jacqueline Kennedy - 6,771

The five highest-minted coins in the Proof First Spouse Series featured the same five designs, but in a slightly different order:

• 2007 Jefferson’s Liberty - 19,815
• 2007 Martha Washington - 19,167
• 2007 Dolley Madison - 17,943
• 2007 Abigail Adams - 17,149
• 2015 Jacqueline Kennedy - 11,222

Beyond the popularity of these early releases, the most popular coins proved to be either Liberty designs for bachelor or widowed Presidents, with Buchanan’s Liberty (5,162 BU and 7,110 Proof) and Jackson’s Liberty (4,609 BU and 7,684) among the most popular with buyers.

Release Schedule

For the most part, the coins in the First Spouse Series were released in order that each First Lady served alongside her husband. However, the eligibility of any given First Spouse to appear in the series is based on their husband’s appearance in the Presidential $1 Coin Series. To appear in the latter, former Presidents must be out of office and have passed away, as US law does not permit living presidents to appear on legal tender currency. As such, any former First Lady whose husband has not left office and passed away has not featured in the series yet. As of 2025, First Ladies Rosalyn Carter, Hillary Clinton, Laura Bush, Michelle Obama, Melania Trump, and Jill Biden have not featured in this series.

History of First Ladies of the United States

The role of First Lady emerged informally in the early days of the American republic, with Martha Washington setting initial precedents as she supported her husband George in both social and diplomatic functions. Over time, the position evolved from primarily hosting White House social events to encompassing significant policy initiatives and public advocacy. First Ladies in the modern era have established their own offices within the White House, taken on substantial diplomatic responsibilities, and often championed specific causes while serving as key advisors to their presidential spouses.

Among the most influential and popular First Ladies, Eleanor Roosevelt transformed the role through her active involvement in policy discussions, regular press conferences, and advocacy for civil rights and social justice. Jackie Kennedy captured public attention with her cultural initiatives and efforts to restore the White House

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