Hayes Presidential $1 Coin and First Spouse Medal Set

The United States Mint will accept orders for the Hayes Presidential $1 Coin and First Spouse Medal Set beginning Thursday, September 22, at 12:00 PM (noon) Eastern Time.

Hayes Presidential $1 Coin and First Spouse Medal Set

An uncirculated Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential $1 Coin and a Lucy Hayes Bronze Medals, bearing the likeness of the First Spouse Gold Coins that honor her, make up the two product set. The items are mounted on a decorative but durable plastic card with the President and First Lady's images.

As the twentieth issue in the series of Presidential $1 Coin and First Spouse Medal Sets and the third one for this year, the Hayes set will open at $14.95 plus shipping and handling, the same price as other 2011-minted sets that are still available.

The Federal Reserve Bank released the Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential $1 into circulation on August 18, 2011, and the U.S. Mint began selling 25-coin rolls of them the same day. His coin features a profile portrait of him that was designed and sculpted by Don Everhart. Everhart also designed the coin's reverse portraying the Statue of Liberty.

The Lucy Hayes Bronze Medals and 24-karat First Spouse Gold Coins went on sale earlier this month on September 1, 2011. The obverse is her image, designed by Susan Gamble and sculpted by Don Everhart. The reverse is a depiction of Lucy Hayes' participation in the first Easter Egg Roll held at the White House. It was designed by Barbara Fox and sculpted by Joseph Menna.

Rutherford B. Hayes was the 19th President of the United States. He and his wife Lucy served as President and First Lady for one term from 1877-1881.

For reference, the short U.S. Mint press announcement about the Hayes Presidential $1 Coin and First Spouse Medal Set follows.

WASHINGTON - Collectors may begin ordering the United States Mint Presidential $1 Coin & First Spouse Medal Set - Rutherford B. Hayes on September 22, 2011, at noon Eastern Time (ET).

The set, priced at $14.95, includes an uncirculated quality Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential $1 Coin and a bronze medal bearing the same likeness of Lucy Hayes that graces the First Spouse Gold Coin struck in her honor. The coin and medal are encased in a durable plastic card that is enhanced with beautiful representations of the portraits of the President and first lady, with issuance information on the back.

Orders will be accepted at http://www.usmint.gov/catalog and at 1-800-USA-MINT (872-6468). Hearing- and speech-impaired customers with TTY equipment may place orders by calling 1-888-321-MINT (6468). A $4.95 shipping and handling charge will be added to all domestic orders.

Note: To ensure that all members of the public have fair and equal access to United States Mint products, orders placed prior to the official on-sale date and time of September 22, 2011, noon ET shall not be deemed accepted by the United States Mint and will not be honored. For more information, please review the United States Mint's Frequently Asked Questions, Answer ID #175.

The United States Mint, created by Congress in 1792, is the Nation's sole manufacturer of legal tender coinage and is responsible for producing circulating coinage for the Nation to conduct its trade and commerce. The United States Mint also produces proof, uncirculated and commemorative coins; Congressional Gold Medals; and silver, gold and platinum bullion coins.

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