Archive for the 'Commemorative Coin Proposals' Category

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 [...]

Revolutionary War and War of 1812 Battlefields Commemorative Coins Proposed

H.R. 2001: Revolutionary War and War of 1812 Battlefields Commemorative Coin Act of 2009

Summary: Proposal for commemorative coins emblematic of the Revolutionary War and War of 1812. The coins would be dated 2011 and include $5 gold, $1 silver, and clad half dollar coins.
Sponsor: Rep. Rush Holt
Date Introduced: April 21, 2009
Current Status: Referred to Committee [...]

Star-Spangled Banner Commemorative Coins Proposed

S. 653: Star-Spangled Banner Commemorative Coin Act

Summary: Proposal for commemorative coins for the bicentennial of the writing of the Star-Spangled Banner in 1812. The program would include $5 gold and $1 silver coins.
Sponsor: Sen. Benjamin Cardin
Date Introduced: March 19, 2009
Current Status: H.R. 2007 (House version) passed in House September 9, 2009
This is the second proposal [...]

Medal of Honor Commemorative Coins Proposed

H.R. 1209: Medal of Honor Commemorative Coin Act of 2009

Summary: Proposal for commemorative coins issued in recognition and celebration of the Medal of Honor. The program would include $5 gold coins and $1 silver coins.
Sponsor: Rep. Christopher Carney
Date Introduced: February 26, 2009
Current Status: Passed by the House and Senate, awaiting President’s signature
The bill seeks to [...]

Mark Twain Commemorative Coins Proposed

H.R. 1195: Mark Twain Commemorative Coin Act
Summary: Proposal for commemorative coins to honor American writer Mark Twain in 2013. The proposal seeks $5 gold coins and $1 silver coins emblematic of his life and legacy.
Sponsor: Rep. John Larson
Date Introduced: February 25, 2009
Current Status: Referred to Committee (February 25, 2009)
Identical Senate Bill: S.483: Mark Twain Commemorative [...]