Archive for May, 2009

Coin Legislation Update: H.R. 1209 Passes the House

On May 14, 2009, H.R. 1209: Medal of Honor Commemorative Coin Act of 2009 passed in the House.The bill was first introduced on February 26, 2009.
This bill seeks to produce commemorative coins in recognition and celebration of the Medal of Honor. The coins would be released in 2011 and include $5 gold coins and $1 [...]

Mother’s Day Commemorative Coin Proposed

S. 1012: Mother’s Day Centennial Commemorative Coin Act

Summary: Proposal for commemorative coins to mark the centennial of Mother’s Day. The silver dollar coins would be issued in 2014 in a quantity of up to 400,000.
Sponsor: Sen. John Rockefeller
Date Introduced: May 7, 2009
Current Status: Referred to Committee (May 7, 2009)
A bill has been introduced which seeks [...]

Coin Legislation April 2009 Summary

During April 2009, there were six bills introduced related to coins. This included three for commemorative coin issues and one bill seeking to authorize production of palladium coins. There were also two corollary bills introduced. These bills have similar measures already introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives.
On April 1, 2009, S.758 was introduced [...]

Robert M. La Follette Sr. Commemorative Coin Proposed

S. 945: Robert M. La Follette, Sr. Commemorative Coin Act

Summary: Proposal for commemorative coins emblematic of the life and accomplishments of Robert M. La Follette, Sr. The silver dollar coins would be issued in 2011 in a quantity of up to 500,000.
Sponsor: Sen. Russell Feingold
Date Introduced: April 30, 2009
Current Status: Referred to Committee (April 30, [...]

Gettysburg Commemorative Coins Proposed

H.R. 2123: Gettysburg Campaign Act

Summary: Proposal for commemorative coins emblematic of the Gettysburg Campaign and Gettysburg Address. The coins would be dated 2013 and include $5 gold, $1 silver, and clad half dollars.
Sponsor: Rep. Todd Platts
Date Introduced: April 27, 2009
Current Status: Referred to Committee (April 27, 2009)
The proposal seeks to recognize and commemorate the 1863 [...]