To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the semiquincentennial anniversary of the establishment of the United States.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
The Semiquincentennial Commemorative Coin Act requires the U.S. Treasury to mint special coins honoring the 250th anniversary of American independence on July 4, 2026. The coins come in four types: $25 gold coins, $2.50 silver coins, quarter-dollar clad coins, and large 5-ounce proof silver coins. Surcharges from sales go to the America 250 Foundation to fund restoration of National Park System units.
Who Benefits and How
The America 250 Foundation receives all surcharges from coin sales to fund restoration and rehabilitation of National Park sites as a legacy of the 250th anniversary celebration. Coin collectors benefit from new numismatic items. The general public benefits from the preservation of national parks and a tangible commemoration of the nation's founding.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Coin purchasers pay surcharges ranging from $5 to $50 per coin on top of the face value and production costs. The U.S. Mint bears the administrative burden of designing, producing, and marketing the coins, though the bill requires the program to have no net cost to the government.
Key Provisions
- Authorizes four coin types: up to 100,000 gold coins ($25), 500,000 silver coins ($2.50), 750,000 clad quarters, and 100,000 five-ounce proof silver coins
- Surcharges of $5 to $50 per coin go to the America 250 Foundation for National Park restoration
- Coins may only be issued during calendar year 2026
- The Secretary may increase mintage levels if public demand exceeds initial limits
- No funds disbursed to the Foundation until the Treasury recovers all production costs
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue commemorative coins celebrating the 250th anniversary of American independence, with surcharges funding the America 250 Foundation for National Park restoration.
Key Policy Areas
Commemorative Programs, National Parks, Numismatics
Primary Purpose
Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue commemorative coins celebrating the 250th anniversary of American independence, with surcharges funding the America 250 Foundation for National Park restoration.
Policy Domains
Whole Bill
Identified Gains
- America 250 Foundation
- National Park System
- Coin Collectors
Identified Costs
- Coin Purchasers (Surcharges)
- U.S. Mint (Administrative)
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMs. Malliotakis introduced the following bill; which was referred to …
Stakeholder Effects
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Department of the Treasury, National Park Service, US Mint
Positive-direction: National Park Service
Negative-direction: Department of the Treasury, US Mint
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "America 250 Foundation"
- → Designated recipient of surcharges for National Park restoration
- "Commission of Fine Arts"
- → Consulted on coin designs
- "Secretary of the Treasury"
- → Directs coin minting, sets sale prices, manages surcharges
- "Semiquincentennial Commission"
- → Consulted on coin designs
- "Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee"
- → Reviews coin designs
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