2016 (W) Betty Ford First Spouse Ten Dollar Gold

Strike Type

Coin Details

Year

2016

Denomination

Gold Bullion

Mint Mark

Strike Type

Regular Strike

Series

First Spouse Gold 2007 to Date

Designer

Barbara Fox/Chris Costello

Mintage

1,824

Composition

99.99% Gold

Weight

15.55g

Diameter

26.5mm

Edge

Reeded

Value Estimates

$5,058

Value as of May 2026, from the one price recorded for this coin. Actual sales can differ. Compare recent sales of similar coins for a closer estimate.

Auction Record

Price realized: $1,525
Sold: 24 January 2021
Grade: MS70
Auction house: eBay

Description

The 2016 (W) Betty Ford First Spouse Ten Dollar Gold, struck at the West Point Mint, is part of the First Spouse Gold 2007 to Date collection. The West Point Mint struck 1,824 uncirculated Betty Ford First Spouse $10 gold coins dated 2016. The obverse features a portrait of Betty Ford and the reverse displays a scene from her life. Wife of Gerald Ford who openly discussed her breast cancer diagnosis and later founded the Betty Ford Center for addiction treatment. A modern issue from an era of rotating coin designs, collector-focused programs, and renewed interest in numismatic artistry. West Point's facility evolved from a bullion storage depot into a key coin production center, now responsible for many commemorative and precious-metal issues. Struck in 99.99% gold, weighing 15.55 grams, 26.5 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #598540.