Jefferson spouse coins sent early

Delivery of Thomas Jefferson gold First Spouse coins got started a little earlier than expected.

Though the U.S. Mint?s Web site said anticipated shipping date was Sept. 24, reader Clyde Swafford of Marion, Ind., reported receiving his on Sept. 21.

The proof and uncirculated versions went on sale Aug. 30 and are sold out. Maximum mintages were 20,000 proofs and 20,000 uncs.

For more information about the First Spouse coins, visit www.usmint.gov.