The United States Mint is honoring our Nation’s First Spouses by issuing one-half ounce 24-karat gold coins featuring their images in the order that they served as First Spouse. This bronze medal version bears the likeness of the Elizabeth Monroe First Spouse Gold Coin.

Elizabeth Monroe: The obverse, designed by Artistic Infusion Program Master Designer Joel Iskowitz, and sculpted by United States Mint Sculptor-Engraver Don Everhart, features a portrait of Elizabeth Monroe.

The reverse, designed by Artistic Infusion Program Associate Designer Donna Weaver and sculpted by United States Mint Sculptor-Engraver Charles Vickers, depicts Elizabeth Monroe at a reception marking the 1818 reopening of the White House after it had been burned during the War of 1812.