© Image courtesy of the United States Mint
© Image courtesy of the United States Mint
10 Dollars Barbara Bush; Bullion Coinage
2020 year| Gold (.9999) | 15.554 g | 26.5 mm |
| Issuer | United States |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal republic (1776-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2020 |
| Value | 10 Dollars (10 USD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1785-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9999) |
| Weight | 15.554 g |
| Diameter | 26.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.88 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#229936 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Homage to Mrs. Bush’s passionate advocacy for family literacy. The design depicts a person reading, with an open road before them. The open book symbolizes literacy, education, and knowledge. The road symbolizes the future and the journey of life, and the sun in the distance is the promise of a brighter future.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
· UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ·
E PLURIBUS UNUM · $10 · 1/2 oz. .9999 FINE GOLD
Translation:
United States of America
Out of Many, One · $10 · 1/2 oz. .9999 Fine Gold
Engraver: John McGraw
Designer: Barbara Fox
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The Barbara Bush First Spouse Gold Coin was minted in 2020 as part of the United States Mint's First Spouse Gold Coin program, which honors the spouses of U.S. presidents. The coin is made of 24-karat gold and weighs 15.554 grams. It has a diameter of 1.598 inches and a reeded edge. The obverse of the coin features a portrait of Barbara Bush, designed by sculptor Don Everhart, while the reverse depicts a scene of Mrs. Bush reading to children, inspired by her advocacy for literacy. The coin was produced in a limited quantity of 2,000 units and has a face value of $10. It is considered a collectible item and is not meant for circulation.
