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, 2009)
The legislation seeks to require the Secretary of the Treasury to issue coins in commemoration of Robert M. La Follette, Sr. The coins would recognize his contributions to the Progressive movement, the state of Wisconsin, and the United States.
Robert M. Follette served as the governor of Wisconsin, a United States Senator, and Congressman. He ran for President of the United States in 1924 as a nominee of the Progressive Party. He has been recognized as one of the greatest Senators of US history.
S. 945 seeks $1 Silver Coins minted in a quantity of up to 500,000. Each coin would have a required weight of 26.73 grams, diamter of 1.5 inches, and composition of 90% silver and 10% copper. The commemorative coin would be emblematic of the life and accomplishments of Robert M. La Follette, Sr. The design would be developed in consultation with artists from Wisconsin, and selected by the Secretary of the Treasury after consultation with the artists, the Commission of Fine Arts, and the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee.
The coins would be issued in uncirculated and proof finishes. Only one United States Mint facility can be used to strike each finish. The coins would be issued only during the calendar year 2011.
A surcharge of $10 would be added to the price of each coin. These surcharges would be deposited into the United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund.
Hello. I would like to let you know that I hope this coin legislation is approved, in order to honor the U.S. Wisconsin Senator, Robert M. LaFollette, Sr–aka, “Fighting Bob.” A little biasim here because I am a LaFollette; Robert LaFollette’s father’s brother led down to me! I am very proud of his service to our great country and look to him for personal and work inspiration in my life. I do live here in DC and work down on the Hill, in the press corps, so I like to think that I am where I am today, and my thinking, due to that “Fighting Bob” LaFollette spirit and dedication. Every time I pass his statue and his portrait, I think upon his dedication to his community, his state and his nation, and I hope that I, too, in my own way, continue with his service. Thank you for this opportunity to leave a reply and my opinion about a commemorative coin. It would be a nice way of honoring this dedicated individual in our Nation’s history. Regards, Marianna LaFollette