A portrait of Nancy Reagan is depicted. On the left is a three-line text: "IN GOD"/"WE"/"WE TRUST". On the right are the words in two lines: "LIBERTY"/"2016", and the mint mark.Above is a semicircle inscription: "NANCY REAGAN". Below, along the edge, is the text: "40TH 1981-1989".

It depicts Nancy Reagan with her children. Above, in a semicircle, are the words: "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA." Below, along the edge, is the text: "• E PLURIBUS UNUM • $10 • 1/2 OZ. .9999 FINE GOLD •».