Roberto Clemente Commemorative Coin Act
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- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, the Roberto Clemente Commemorative Coin Act, directs the Secretary of the Treasury to mint commemorative coins honoring the life and legacy of baseball legend Roberto Clemente. The coins will include $5 gold, $1 silver, and half-dollar clad versions, each featuring designs emblematic of Clemente’s life and activism. Proceeds from the sale of these coins will be directed to the Roberto Clemente Foundation for its charitable work, including educational programs, youth sports, and disaster relief.
Key provisions
- Requires the Secretary of the Treasury to mint $5 gold, $1 silver, and half-dollar clad commemorative coins.
- Specifies the design requirements for the coins, including an image of Roberto Clemente.
- Establishes a surcharge on each coin sold, with all proceeds going to the Roberto Clemente Foundation.
- Sets a timeframe for the issuance of the coins, beginning in January 2027.
- Outlines procedures for selecting coin designs, involving the Secretary, the Roberto Clemente Foundation, family members, and the Commission of the Fine Arts.
- Requires the coins to be legal tender.
- Addresses bulk sales of the coins at a discount.
- Includes provisions for prepaid orders with a discounted price.
Who is affected
- United States Treasury Department
- Numismatic collectors
- The Roberto Clemente Foundation
- Baseball fans
- The general public
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