28 March 2008 - 10:41First Spouse Bronze Medals and Website Updates
Do you enjoy the designs used on the First Spouse Gold Coin Series, but can’t afford the high price tag? The US Mint provides an inexpensive alternative with the First Spouse Bronze Medals.
In coordination with the release of the Uncirculated and Proof Gold Coins for each spouse, Bronze Medals have been produced, which carry an identical design. The medals carry an affordable price tag of only $3.50 each. Medals for each of the first six spouses are still available directly form the US Mint at the following page.
These medals are also eligible for grading and encapsulation at third party grading services such as PCGS and NGC. High grades are selling for premiums on eBay.
No Comments | Tags: Series, website updates
Following a dizzying sell off in precious metals prices, 
As of this morning, sales of the proof version of the Dolley Madison First Spouse Gold Coin have been suspended at the US Mint. This follows the previous suspension of the uncirculated version of the coin on March 3, 2008.