National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Coin Act
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Overview
This bill directs the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue commemorative coins honoring the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial and the service of firefighters. The coins will be available in $5 gold, $1 silver, and half-dollar clad denominations. Proceeds from the sale of these coins, after covering design and issuance costs, will be donated to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation to support their mission. The design process will involve consultation with relevant committees and the public.
Key provisions
- Requires the Treasury to mint and issue $5 gold, $1 silver, and half-dollar clad coins.
- Specifies the denominations, weights, diameters, and metal content of each coin type.
- Establishes a surcharge for each coin sold, with all proceeds going to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation.
- Outlines a one-year issuance period beginning January 1, 2026.
- Requires the Secretary to consult with the Commission of Fine Arts and the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee on coin design.
- Authorizes bulk sales of coins at a discount.
- Provides for prepaid orders with a discounted price.
- Includes a limitation on the number of commemorative coin programs issued annually.
Who is affected
- Firefighters and their families
- National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
- United States Mint
- United States Treasury
- Coin collectors
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