Greatest Generation Commemorative Coin Act

United States117th CongressS-1596Senate
Updated: May 17, 2022

Summary

Greatest Generation Commemorative Coin Act This bill directs the Department of the Treasury to mint and issue up to 50,000 $5 coins, 400,000 $1 silver coins, and 750,000 half-dollar clad coins in commemoration of the National World War II Memorial in the District of Columbia. The design of the coins shall be emblematic of the memorial and the service and sacrifice of American soldiers and civilians during World War II. All surcharges received from the sale of such coins shall be paid to the Friends of the National World War II Memorial to support the National Park Service in maintaining and repairing the memorial, and for educational and commemorative programs.

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HR-1057: Greatest Generation Commemorative Coin Act

Became Public Law No: 117-162.

  1. Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S2515-2516)

  2. Message on Senate action sent to the House.

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  3. Received in the House.

    House of Representatives

  4. Held at the desk.

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