# Couples on Coins Barack Obama & Michelle Obama US Gold Half Dollar Coin By Edgar Griggs | Published 2009-01-20 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/obama-couple-on-a-coin References: [shareasale](http://www.shareasale.com/m-pr.cfm?merchantID=13643&userID=299415&productID=463243861) The Barack Obama & Michelle Obama JFK U.S. Gold Half Dollar Coin is unique for one special reason. Many presidents have been immortalized on their very own [gold coin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Endeavor-Metals), but this time it's all about the family. This 24KT Gold-Plated Kennedy Half Dollar coin is the only coin to feature a newly elected President with his first wife. This handcrafted coin could set a precedent for other collector’s coins minted in the future. Definitely a quality find for the [avid coin collector](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eroded-coin). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Family Coins:** Coins featuring both a president and their spouse could become a new trend in coin collecting. - **Personalized Coins:** Coins that feature unique and personal elements, like Barack and Michelle Obama on the same coin, could become a popular trend in coin collecting. - **Celebrity Coins:** Coins featuring famous figures or celebrities could become a sought-after trend in coin collecting. ### Who This Affects Most - **Coin Collecting:** This trend could disrupt the coin collecting industry as collectors seek out unique and personalized coins. - **Gold Plating:** As the demand for personalized and unique coins increases, the gold plating industry could see a boost in production. - **Memorabilia:** Coins featuring famous figures or celebrities could disrupt the broader memorabilia market, creating new opportunities for collectors and entrepreneurs alike. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Commemorative US Coins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bicentennial-of-harriet-tubman.md) - [Commemorative Coin Releases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/commemorative-coin-release.md) - [Celebratory Innovation Coins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2026-1-innovation-coins.md) - [Collectable Singer-Honoring Coins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/george-michael-coin.md) - [Collectible Sci-Fi Coins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-coins.md) - [Fragrance-Inspired Collectible Coins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/44pound-gold-coin.md) - [Fictional Wizard Collectible Coins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harry-potter-collection-1.md) - [Wizard-Inspired Coin Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-royal-mint.md) - [Cartoon-Honoring Collector's Coin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/50th-anniversary-coin.md)