2016-09-01 Thu

The sale of 2016 First Spouse Bronze Medal Series has begun including the three First Spouse medals that were issued this year along with the Presidential Coin & Medal sets. The price is fixed at $16.95 and the medals have no mintage limits.

Patricia Nixon, Betty Ford, and Nancy Reagan bronze medals feature the same designs as the First Spouse gold coins that have been already issued this year.

The obverse of the Patricia Nixon medal features her portrait along with the inscriptions PATRICIA NIXON, 37th, and 1969-1974. The reverse features people holding hands around the world, portraying Mrs. Nixon’s support for volunteerism.

The obverse of the Betty Ford medal features her portrait with the inscriptions BETTY FORD, 38th and, 1974-1977. The reverse features an image of a young woman climbing a staircase, symbolizing Mrs. Ford’s efforts to prevent addiction, breast cancer awareness, and the rights of women.

The obverse of the Nancy Reagan First Spouse medal features her portrait with the inscriptions NANCY REAGAN, 40th, and 1981-1989. The reverse image features her with two children wearing shirts associated with her “Just Say No” anti-drug campaign.