First Spouse Gold Coin Series - Louisa Adams

On May 29 at Noon Eastern Time, the U. S. Mint will release the sixth gold one half ounce coin in the First Spouse Gold Coin Series which will commemorate Louisa Adams, wife of our sixth president, John Quincy Adams. She owns the distinction of being the only first lady to have been born outside the United States, her place of birth being London.

The Louisa Adams gold coin will be issued in Proof as well as Uncirculated condition. There is a limit of 40,000 coins to be issued and the number of Proof and Uncirculated will be determined by the flow of orders. The issue prices are $619.95 for the Proof coin and $599.95 for the uncirculated version. During the first week, there will be a one coin per household limit. This will be reevaluated at the end of the week.

The First Spouse Gold Coins have a $10 face value and are minted in 24 karat gold.

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