| Location | United States |
| Year | 1976 |
| Type | Commemorative medal |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 35.10 g |
| Diameter | 44.5 mm |
| Thickness | 2.90 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Edge | Plain with inscription |
| Period | |
| Notice | |
| Reference(s) | Franklin#HUS-199 |
| Obverse description | |
| Obverse lettering | GERALD R. FORD BECOMES 38TH PRESIDENT AJ AUGUST 9,1974 |
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Reverse description | |
| Reverse lettering | 1974 Investigation of Watergate scandal leads to possible impeachment of President Nixon who resigns on AUG. 9 and is succeeded by Gerald R. Ford; SEP. 8 - Nixon is pardoned by Ford; DEC. 19 - Nelson Rockefeller becomes Vice President; DEC. 31 - Americans are permitted to own gold bullion. FM |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Engraver | (FM) Franklin Mint (The Franklin Mint), Wawa, Pennsylvania, United States (1964-date) |
| Mintage | 1976 FM - - 24 836 |
| Catalog ID | 2385534740 |
| Comments |
