Demand for the half ounce 24 karat gold First Spouse coins has been on the rise in recent weeks, believed in part to be the result of higher gold prices, the lack of fractional sizes in other US Mint gold products, and the holiday season. The launch of a new coin in the series also dramatically increases sales.
The Mint stopped selling the 2008 Van Buren’s Liberty coins on Dec. 3rd, but no further purchases were reported for the period between the last sales figures, Nov. 29 through Dec. 3rd. The Van Buren’s did not perform as well as the 2008 Elizabeth Monroe or Andrew Jackson’s Liberty coins, but it did outperform the 2008 Louisa Adams coins.
The following tables compare the prior to most recent US Mint sales data:
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2009 Margaret Taylor First Spouse Coin Sales |
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Previous Sales
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New Sales
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Unit Increase
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% Increase
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Mintage Limit | |||
| Uncirc. | 0 | 1,048 | 1,048 | - |
20,000
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| Proof | 0 | 1,791 | 1,791 | - |
20,000
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2009 Sarah Polk First Spouse Coin Sales |
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Previous Sales
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New Sales
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Unit Increase
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% Increase
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Mintage Limit | |||
| Uncirc. | 2,177 | 2,216 | 39 | 1.8% |
20,000
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| Proof | 3,799 | 3,901 | 101 | 2.7% |
20,000
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2009 Julia Tyler First Spouse Coin Sales |
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Previous Sales
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New Sales
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Unit Increase
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% Increase
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Mintage Limit | |||
| Uncirc. | 2,336 | 2,354 | 18 | 0.8% |
20,000
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| Proof | 4,067 | 4,118 | 51 | 1.3% |
20,000
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2009 Letitia Tyler First Spouse Coin Sales |
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Previous Sales
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New Sales
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Unit Increase
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% Increase
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Mintage Limit | |||
| Uncirc. | 2,502 | 2,524 | 22 | 0.9% |
20,000
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| Proof | 4,478 | 4,517 | 39 | 0.9% |
20,000
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2009 Anna Harrison First Spouse Coin Sales |
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Previous Sales
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New Sales
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Unit Increase
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% Increase
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Mintage Limit | |||
| Uncirc. | 3,049 | 3,062 | 13 | 0.4% |
20,000
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| Proof | 5,894 | 5,930 | 36 | 0.6% |
20,000
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2008 Van Buren’s Liberty First Spouse Coin Sales |
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Previous Sales
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New Sales
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Unit Increase
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% Increase
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Mintage Limit
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| Uncirc. | 4,334 | 4,334 | 0 | 0.0% |
20,000
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| Proof |
7,515 |
7,515 | 0 | 0.0% |
20,000
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2008 Jackson’s Liberty First Spouse Coin Sales* |
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Previous Sales
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New Sales
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Unit Increase
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% Increase
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Mintage Limit
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| Uncirc. | 4,754 | 4,754 | 0 | 0.0% |
20,000
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| Proof | 7,806 | 7,806 | 0 | 0.0% |
20,000
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2008 Louisa Adams First Spouse Coin Sales* |
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Previous Sales
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New Sales
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Unit Increase
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% Increase
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Mintage Limit
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| Uncirc. | 4,223 | 4,223 | 0 | 0.0% |
20,000
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| Proof | 7,454 | 7,454 | 0 | 0.0% |
20,000
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2008 Elizabeth Monroe First Spouse Coin Sales* |
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Previous Sales
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New Sales
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Unit Increase
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% Increase
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Mintage Limit
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| Uncirc. | 4,519 | 4,519 | 0 | 0.0% | 20,000 | ||
| Proof | 7,933 | 7,933 | 0 | 0.0% | 20,000 | ||
*No longer sold by the United States Mint. Final sales figures are listed. The “as of date” for the latest Mint figures is Sunday, December 6.
The First Spouse Coin Price Guide has been updated with the latest sales figures and premiums above the price of gold. The tool is helpful in finding how the coins are priced in reference to the latest gold spot, as well as discovering how they are selling in the secondary market through auctions on eBay.
According to the Mint’s web site, it recommends gifts be purchased by December 11 via express shipment to ensure delivery by December 25.
For last week’s sales figures, follow Demand Continues to Rise for First Spouse Gold Coins. Historical reports may be found at Mint Sales Figures.