H.R. 2421: Mother’s Day Centennial Commemorative Coin Act passed in the House of Representatives on May 5, 2010. The bill was introduced nearly a year ago on May 14, 2009 along with a corollary version of the bill introduced in the Senate the week earlier.
The bill seeks to authorized the production and issuance of up [...]

The pace of coin legislation has slowed down in recent months. Rather than a monthly or bimonthly summary of activity, this post will summarize newly introduced bills and progress for existing bills from November 2009 to April 2010. You can also view a full coin legislation summary or listing of upcoming commemorative coins.
On November 6, [...]

H.R. 4705: Ronald Reagan $50 Bill Act

Summary: Proposal for to redesign the $50 Federal Reserve Note with the likeness of President Ronald Reagan.
Sponsor: Rep. Patrick McHenry
Date Introduced: February 25, 2010
Current Status: Referred to Committee (March 5, 2010)
The legislation calls for the redesign of the $50 bill to feature the likeness of President Ronald Wilson Reagan. [...]

H.R. 4248 Free Competition in Currency Act of 2009

Summary: Proposal to repeal the legal tender laws of the United States and prohibit taxation of certain coins in bullion for the purpose of reintroducing a system of competing currencies.
Sponsor: Rep. Ronald Paul
Date Introduced: December 9, 2009
Current Status: Referred to Committee
The Free Competition in Currency Act of [...]

President Obama signed the Medal of Honor Commemorative Coin Act of 2009 into law on November 6, 2009. This bill authorized the issuance of commemorative gold and silver coins in 2011 to celebrate the Medal of Honor.
“Commemorating the 150th anniversary of the establishment of the Medal of Honor with a U.S. Coin is a wonderful [...]