Coin Legislation update: H.R. 1209 Passes the Senate

H.R. 1209 Medal of Honor Commemorative Coin Act was passed by the Senate on October 22, 2009. The bill had been previously passed by the House of Representatives on May 14, 2009. The bill is now set to become law after it has received the President’s signature.

The bill will authorize the production of up to 500,000 silver dollar coins and 100,000 $5 gold coins with a design emblematic of the traditions, legacy, and heritage of the Medal of Honor and the distinguished service of its recipients. The coins would be issued during the calendar year beginning January 1, 2011. The coins must contain motifs which represent the three Medal of Honor designs for the Army, Navy, and Air Force.

If approved, the Medal of Honor commemorative coins would join Army commemorative coins on the 2011 schedule.