The First Spouse Gold Coin Series was introduced by the US Mint in 2007 to commemorate the contributions of Americas First Ladies. Each coin in the series honors a First Lady in the order her husband served as President, provided the President has already been featured in the $1 Presidential Coin Series. Today, BGASC offers the 2014-W 1/2 oz US Mint First Spouse Lou Hoover Gold Coin.

Highlights:

• Comes in a protective slab!
• 33rd release in the First Spouse Series!
• Limited mintage of 1,936 coins!
• Contains 1/2 Troy oz of .9999 pure gold.
• Issued with a face value of $10 (USD), fully backed by the US government.
• Graded Mint State 70 by the Professional Coin Grading Service.
• Obverse features a portrait of First Lady Lou Hoover.
• Reverse design showcases a 1920s radio, symbolizing her historic radio address.
• Features a W mint mark from the West Point Mint.

Each 2014-W 1/2 oz US Mint First Spouse Lou Hoover Gold Coin available here has been graded Mint State 70. This means the coin has full, original mint luster and lacks any visible imperfections.

Obverse

The obverse of the 2014-W US Mint First Spouse Lou Hoover Gold Coin features a right-profile portrait of Lou Hoover. She was dedicated to the Girl Scouts and played a vital role in humanitarian relief efforts during and after World War I.

Reverse

On the reverse of the 2014-W 1/2 oz First Spouse Lou Hoover Gold Coin, a 1920s-era radio is depicted. This design highlights an important moment in her tenure as First Ladydelivering the first-ever public radio address to the nation by a First Lady.

History

Lou Hoover was a highly educated and accomplished First Lady. She was the second First Lady to earn a college degree and the first to hold a degree in geology. In addition, she was multilingual and actively involved in social and humanitarian efforts.

Ordering

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