The latest coin released was of Margaret Taylor, who was the First Lady from 1849-1850. The coin has her portrait on the obverse side and caring for wounded soldiers during the Seminole War. Margaret Taylor was known for being against her husband's nomination. A devout Episcopal, she even prayed that he didn't win. When he did, she moved onto the second floor of the White House and had her daughter act as host. By the time of her husband, Zachary Taylor, took office, she had compromised health. She died in 1852, two years after the death of her husband. This coin will be released with a maximum amount of 400,000 or for approximately one year, depending on which comes first.
The other coins that were released this year was of Anna Harrison, Letitia Tyler, Julia Tyler and Sarah Polk. As with each First Spouse, each have an interesting story. Anna Harrison never made it to the White House. She was ill during her husband's inauguration and was packing for the move, when he died a month after being inaugurated. Her time as the First Lady was from March 4, 1841-April 4, 1841. Her life and work depicted on her coin is of her teaching her students. An avid reader with a passion for teaching children and set up two schools for this work.
Letitia Tyler also has a story of tragedy. It is believed that she had a happy 29 year marriage to John Tyler. She was the First Lady from 1841 until she died in 1842. She was the first First Lady to die in the White House. She did prefer the life of domestic life versus public life and attended one of Tyler's of his events during his congressional services. In 1839, she suffered a stroke that made her an invalid. She spent her time on the upstairs living quarters and only came down once in 1842 to attend her daughter's wedding. On her coin, he work to support their plantation so that President Tyler could pursue his political career is depicted. It has her with two of her children on their Cedar Grove Plantation.
The second wife of John Tyler was Julia Tyler, when they married he was 54 and she was 24. There companionship grew when on a trip, Julia's father was among a group who were killed when a huge naval gun exploded. John Tyler comforted Julia in her grief and they later became secretly engaged. John's childrens acceptance of the marriage ranged from acceptable to utter disapproval. His youngest daughter never accepted the marriage. She was the First Lady from 1844-1845 and at the end of John Taylor's presidency, she threw a grand ball that hosted 3,000 people. She died at the age of 69 due to a stroke. Julia Taylor was known for her charm and being a wonderful host at White House events. The reverse side of her coin is of her and President Taylor dancing at a White House Ball.
Sarah Polk that was the 14th First Lady from the years of 1845-1849, enjoyed politics. Her husband, James Polk, often included her in private discussions about his work and she often helped him with his speeches. She was also the only First Lady to act as the president's personal secretary. Sarah first met James Polk when she was 12 and he was 19, years later they married in 1824 when she was 20. They did not have children, but cared for a nephew and she later took in a orphaned niece and raised her as her own. Since Sarah Polk was so involved in the President's work, her coin shows her working in the White House in support of her husband.
The stories of the First Lady's released in 2009 are interesting and compelling. The First Spouse Gold Coins allow collectors to hold an important piece of American history.
]]>The opposing side, designed by Mary Beth Zeitz and sculpted by Jim Licaretz, depicts Margaret Taylor nursing wounded soliders during the Seminole War. It has also the inscriptions of "United States of America", "E Pluribus Unum", "$10", and "1/2 oz. .9999 Fine Gold." Like all the coins to be released, the Margaret Taylor coin contains one-half ounce of 24 karat gold. It will be available until the maximum mintage of 400,000 is reached or until the year if over, which ever one comes first.
It is said that Margaret Taylor had a happy marriage, despite spending almost 40 years with her husband Zachary Taylor from post to post as he was a career Army officer. She was always setting up the household even if it was in a tent. She was known for nursing wounded soldiers and providing comfort to soldier's wives when they were away on assignment.
It was no secret that Margaret Taylor was not pleased with her husband's nomination. She had prayed for his defeat. By the time that Zachary Taylor was elected into the Presidency, Margaret Taylor's health was poor. The combination of moving from fort to fort and several births (4 children survived), had made its effect. She spent most of her time on the second floor of the White House, leaving the hosting duties to her daughter, Mary Elizabeth "Betty" Taylor.
When her husband died in 1850, only 16 months into his presidency, Margaret Taylor she did not take it well. Her health deteriorated rapidly and she died in 1852.
The First Spouse coins came into law on December 22, 2005, signed by President George W. Bush under the Presidential $1 Coin Act of 2005. The first of the coins were released in 2007 and are scheduled to be minted into 2016. The coins are to be made of .9999 pure gold to be made available in proof and uncirculated versions. The First Spouse Coins are to be released as counterparts for the circulating Presidential $1 Coins. They are also to be made of bronze.
Each of the designs are to be a portrait of the First Lady with the reverse showing a scene that was consistent with her "life and work." The previous coins that have been released this year have been Anna Harrison, Letitia Tyler, Julia Tyler and Sarah Polk, which still remain available for purchase.
]]>The United States Mint is charged with the responsibility of creating an adequate number of coins in order for the country to do business. In addition, the mint must maintain the security of the country's precious metals. Most of the gold owned by the United States is secured in Fort Knox in the state of Kentucky. The Mint must also pass out coins to the Federal Reserve financial institutions. Finally, any damaged coins are taken back by the mint and re-minted.
The United States Mint was granted its independence from the government in 1799. In 1835, then-president Andrew Jackson approved the creation of mint operations to be based in New Orleans, Louisiana, Charlotte, North Carolina, and Dahlonega, Georgia. Following the Civil War, however, each one of these branches became defunct. The Mint was incorporated into the Department of the Treasury in 1873, and its main office was established in Washington D.C., which is where it stands today. Six locations around the United States currently house branches of the mint. Fort Knox, West Point, Denver, San Francisco, Philadelphia, and San Francisco are where the branches have been established.
Today, the country depends on the United States Mint more than ever. Investors are embracing silver, gold and platinum bullion as dependable avenues to keep their assets secure, as citizens are worried about the lagging economy and falling dollar value.
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Dolley Madison was born in Virginia in 1768 and married James Madison in September of 1794. Known for her cheerful demeanor and being a gracious host at many of her wildly popular social gatherings attended by the most influential members of society. Replacing the smaller dinners preferred by previous Presidential families with larger events which came to be known as dove parties, these functions became venues were current events could be discussed by many in a relaxed setting.
These functions were left to the wayside for a time in 1814 as British troops made progress in it's invasion of Washington, D.C. nearly succeeded. Disregarding the warnings of city officials to flee the city, Dolley Madison stayed in her place of residence until the very last moment. When finally taking her leave of the White House, she is credited with saving many valuable items and documents including George Washington's portrait painted by Gilbert Stuart.
Honored here in the beautiful Dolley Madison First Spouse $10 Gold Coin, which features 1/2 -oz of .9999 fine gold, and depicts her heroic efforts made during that difficult time in our nation's history.
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The First Spouse Gold Coin program arranged for the issuance of a design featuring Liberty as originally presented on a United States coin in circulation during that President's era. In the case of Thomas Jefferson’s term as President, the program chose a representation of Liberty as she appeared on Chief Mint Engraver Robert Scot's Draped Bust Half-Cent coin design, which had been in production between the years of 1800–1808.
The coin's reverse features an image of Jefferson's Burial Monument located at his estate in Monticello, as sculpted by Mint designer/engraver Charles Vickers. The coin also references Jefferson's self-written epitaph, noting many of his most famous accomplishments.
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Born in Massachusetts, in 1744, she became married to John Adams at the age of twenty in 1764. When her husband became President in 1797, Abigail Adams served the nation for four years becoming the first First Lady to reside in the White House.
This half ounce coin is minted in .9999 24 karat fine gold and was strictly limited in quantity to 40,000 pieces, and
were shipped from the Mint packaged in a highly polished, plush-lined wooden case and comes complete with a Certificate of Authenticity from the U.S. Mint.
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The wife of our First President, George Washington, Martha Washington served as First Lady from the years of 1789–1797 and was primarily referred to as "Lady Washington". Born Martha Dandridge on June 2, 1731, Martha became married to George Washington in 1759 and remained by his side for nearly 40 years.
The obverse of the Martha Washington First Spouse Coin which was designed by U.S. Mint medallic sculptor Joseph Menna, displays an obverse design featuring a likeness of Martha along with the words "In God We Trust" and "2007" - the year of the coin's mintage. The "W" mintmark is also displayed on the coin, referring to it's origin of production at the West Point Mint.
The reverse design by Susan Gamble features the First Lady mending her husband’s military uniform. It also displays the title of "First Lady Of The Continental Army" referring to her selfless contributions made through the Revolutionary War. In 1797 the George and Martha Washington left public life and returned home to their property at Mount Vernon, while living out their days surrounded by friends, family and many well-wishers who merely wished for a chance to express their gratitude to the beloved First Couple for their many years of public service and sacrifice.
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The First Spouse Coin has an obverse design featuring realistic portraits of the first spouses of the United States. Inscripted on the coin's front are the spouses’ names, the year the coin was issued, the order and years during which the term(s) were served as the First Spouse. The inscriptions 'In God We Trust and 'Liberty' are also included on the obverse. The reverse of each coin shows a design that is reflective of the spouse's life and historical role. Inscriptions on the reverse include E Pluribus Unum - The United States of America - $10 - .9999 Fine Gold - 1/2 OZ. The composition and content of each bullion coin will be a 24-karat, 0.9999 fine gold, similar in makeup to the current Buffalo Gold Bullion coin.
On the few occasions that a President served in office without a first spouse, the coin is released instead with an image of Liberty depicted on the obverse as she may have been featured on a coin that was in circulation at that time, along with symbolic images on the reverse representing themes of that particular President's influence on the White House, society, or culture.
The United States Mint has let it be known that there will be no release featuring the coins in a set and will be offering them for sale on a piece-by-piece basis, with both proof and uncirculated versions being made available, with their release corresponding to the release of the Presidential Dollar coins.
The Mint has also announced that it will be releasing duplicates of each of the First Spouse coins in bronze medal versions also.
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