Mark Twain and March of Dimes Commemorative Silver Dollars Sought

Once again, two new pieces of legislation have been introduced in the Senate that would authorize the U.S. Mint to strike commemorative silver dollars to honor Mark Twain and also the March of Dimes. Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), proposed a new version of the Mark Twain Commemorative Coin Act, numbered S.1929, to the Senate last [...]

House Approves Baseball Hall of Fame Commemorative Coins

Legislation calling for National Baseball Hall of Fame commemorative coins in gold, silver and clad moved a major step closer to becoming law Wednesday. The U.S. House of Representatives put the National Baseball Hall of Fame Commemorative Coin Act to vote and it easily passed by a margin of 463-3. With a similar thumbs up [...]

U.S.S. Cruiser Olympia Silver Commemorative Coins Proposed

Legislation has been introduced in the United States House of Representatives seeking to direct the United States Mint to strike silver commemorative coins in honor of the U.S.S. Cruiser Olympia. Entitled the U.S.S. Cruiser Olympia Commemorative Coin Act, H.R. 3180, the proposed legislation would allow up to 500,000 $1 collector proof and uncirculated silver coins to [...]

March of Dimes 75th Anniversary Silver Commemorative Coins Proposed

Rep. Robert J. Dold would like to recognize and honor the 75th anniversary of the March of Dimes Foundation (www.marchofdimes.com) with silver commemorative coins. On Thursday, October 13, Rep. Dold of Illinois introduced the March of Dimes Commemorative Coin Act of 2011, H.R. 3187, which would celebrate the foundation’s anniversary in 2014 with 500,000 proof [...]

James Monroe Gold, Clad, and Silver Commemorative Coins Proposed

For a second time, legislation has been introduced that, if passed into law, would authorize the U.S. Mint to strike gold, clad, and silver commemorative coins to honor the fifth President of the United States, James Monroe. Entitled the James Monroe Commemorative Coin Act and numbered H.R. 2968, the bill was reintroduced by Rep. Rob Wittman, R-VA [...]

Lions Clubs International Centennial Commemorative Silver Coins Proposed

Lions Clubs International turns 100 in the year 2017. Several dozen Congressman would like to celebrate the milestone with up to 400,000 commemorative silver coins produced by the United States Mint. Introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives on June 3, 2011, by Illinois Congressman Peter Roskam and currently cosponsored by 38 other members, the [...]

Mother’s Day Silver Dollar Coin Legislation Introduced

Americans all across the nation have been thinking about their mothers last week in anticipation of Mother’s Day today, and some United States legislatures are no exception. Introduced by members of both the House of Representatives and the Senate is a bill authorizing the United States Mint to strike up to 400,000 Mother’s Day Centennial Silver [...]

US Marshals 225th Anniversary Silver Dollar Commemorative Coins Sought

Legislation authorizing the United States Mint to strike silver dollar commemorative coins honoring the 225th anniversary of the founding of the US Marshals Service has once again been introduced in Congress. If passed and signed into law, the new coins would also feature gold and clad varieties. The legislation is named the United States Marshals [...]

Ronald Reagan Commemorative Silver Dollar and $5 Gold Coin Proposed

New legislation has been introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives that would honor Ronald Reagan, the 40th President of the United States, with commemorative silver dollars and $5 gold coins. The Ronald Reagan Commemorative Coin Act of 2011, H.R. 497, was introduced by Ohio’s Congressman Bob Latta on January 26, 2011. The legislation, the [...]

5-Star Generals Silver Commemorative Coins for 2013 as Act Becomes Law

Silver coin enthusiasts will have another option to add to their collection in 2013 thanks to legislation signed into Public Law 111-262 by President Obama on October 8, 2010. Known as the 5-Star Generals Commemorative Coin Act, the law authorizes the U.S. Mint to strike commemorative silver dollars that honor five United States Army 5-Star [...]

Star Spangled Banner Silver Dollars Coins

A newly passed law will help celebrate the bicentennial writing of the Star-Spangled Banner with commemorative gold and silver coins. The United States Mint will strike up to 500,000 Star Spangled Banner Silver Dollars and a maximum of 100,000 $5 gold commemoratives for issue during the calendar year beginning on January 1, 2012. The Star-Spangled [...]

US Marshals Commemorative Gold and Silver Coins Proposed

Newly introduced legislation, if passed into law, would authorize the United States Mint to strike commemorative gold and silver coins to celebrate the founding of the U.S. Marshals Service, America’s first law enforcement agency. Entitled the United States Marshals Service 225th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Act and numbered H.R. 5680, the bill was reintroduced by Rep. [...]

5 Star Generals Commemorative Coin Act Passes House, Awaits Senate Action

On Thursday, May 20, 2010 the U.S. House passed the 5 Star Generals Commemorative Coin Act. The act would create three coins commemorating America’s Five-Star Generals who taught at or attended the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College (CGSC). If the act becomes law, the United States Mint would begin production on these coins [...]

Mother’s Day Silver Dollar Commemorative Coins Approved in House

Coin legislation that has passed in the U.S. House of Representatives would mark the 100th anniversary of Mother’s Day with up to 400,000 commemorative silver dollars. The Mother’s Day Centennial Commemorative Coin Act, H.R. 2421, was easily approved on May 5, 2010, with the help of 291 U.S. House cosponsors. It is now before the [...]

Medal of Honor Silver and Gold Coins in 2011

Legislation authorizing the US Mint to strike up to 500,000 $1 silver coins and 100,000 $5 gold coins was signed into law by President Obama on Friday, November 6, 2009. Known as the Medal of Honor Commemorative Coin Act, the coins will be struck in 2011 to mark the 150th anniversary since the creation of [...]

Girl Scouts Silver Commemorative Coins in 2013

The US Mint will issue up to 350,000 silver commemorative coins in 2013 thanks to the Girl Scouts USA Centennial Commemorative Coin Act, which President Obama signed into law on Oct. 29. The act, which was introduced as House Resolution 621 by Rep. Jack Kingston, enjoyed bipartisan support. A companion bill in the Senate, S. [...]

Medal of Honor Commemorative Coin Act Passes Congress

Legislation known as the Medal of Honor Commemorative Coin Act of 2009, H.R. 1209, has been approved by Congress and will move quickly — within weeks — for an expected signature from President Obama, which will make it law.

Girl Scouts Commemorative Coin Act Cleared to Become Law

Touted by itself as the preeminent organization dedicated solely to girls, the Girl Scouts of the USA is about to get a commemorative coin issued in its honor if Congress gets its way. The Girl Scouts USA Centennial Commemorative Coin Act authorizing the $1 silver coins was passed last week by the U.S. House of [...]

NASA and Girl Scouts Silver Coin Legislation Start 2009

The first two coin related bills introduced in 2009 and the 111th Congress would commemorate the anniversaries of NASA and the Girl Scouts USA with hundreds of thousands silver coins in the year 2011.

Park Quarter Program Includes 5-Ounce Silver Coins

President Bush on Tuesday signed into law H.R.6184, America’s Beautiful National Parks Quarter Dollar Coin Act of 2008. The law mandates a new quarter series and, interestingly, 5-ounce silver coins.

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