September 11 Memorial & Museum Commemorative Medal Act

H.R. 3549 & S. 3034: National September 11 Memorial & Museum Commemorative Medal Act of 2009

Summary: Proposal for commemorative medals struck in silver to mark the 10th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States. The bill calls for up to 2,000,000 one ounce silver medals to be produced in proof quality.

Sponsor: Rep. Jerrold Nadler, Sen. Charles Schumer

Date Introduced: February 24, 2010

Current Status: Referred to Committee

The new legislation seeks commemorative medals, as opposed to coins, for the 10th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States. A previous bill had been introduced seeking commemorative silver coins, however two commemorative coin programs were approved for the year 2011. Under law, only two programs may be approved for any year.

The latest bill carries similarities to the previous and calls for up to 2,000,000 medals struck in one ounce of silver. The coins would be struck in quality comparable to proof coins. The medals are recommended to be produced one half at the Philadelphia Mint and one half at the West Point Mint. The medals would be available for sale beginning January 1, 2011. Medals may not be struck after December 31, 2012.

The required inscriptions for the medals are the years “2001 - 2011″ and the words “Always Remember”. The design would be emblematic of the courage, sacrifice, and strength of the individuals who perished in the attacks, the bravery of those who risked their lives to save others, and the endurance, resilience, and hope of those who survived.

A surcharge of $10 per coin would be added to the cost of each coin. The surcharges would be payable to National September 11 Memorial & Museum at the World Trade Center for operations and maintenance.