This legislation requires the Secretary of the Treasury to mint special commemorative coins for two significant upcoming events: the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles, California, and the 2034 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in Salt Lake City, Utah. The bill emphasizes the return of the Games to the United States and aims to increase awareness and inclusivity for people with disabilities through this commemorative program. The program outlines specific coin denominations, including $5 gold coins , $1 silver coins , half-dollar clad coins , and $1 proof silver coins , each with defined weights and metal compositions. These coins will be legal tender but are designated as numismatic items, with mintage limits that can be adjusted based on public demand. Designs, emblematic of U.S. athlete participation, will be selected after consultation with relevant Olympic and Paralympic entities and reviewed by advisory committees. Coins will be issued in uncirculated and proof qualities during a one-year period corresponding to each Games year, sold at face value plus a surcharge and production costs. Surcharges, ranging from $5 to $50 per coin, will be distributed to the respective Olympic and Paralympic organizing committees to support hosting, legacy programs, and the promotion of youth and winter sports. A key financial assurance is that the program must incur no net cost to the Federal Government, with surcharge disbursement contingent on full cost recovery.
America’s Olympic and Paralympic Games Commemorative Coins Act
USA119th CongressHR-4382| House
| Updated: 7/14/2025
This legislation requires the Secretary of the Treasury to mint special commemorative coins for two significant upcoming events: the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles, California, and the 2034 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in Salt Lake City, Utah. The bill emphasizes the return of the Games to the United States and aims to increase awareness and inclusivity for people with disabilities through this commemorative program. The program outlines specific coin denominations, including $5 gold coins , $1 silver coins , half-dollar clad coins , and $1 proof silver coins , each with defined weights and metal compositions. These coins will be legal tender but are designated as numismatic items, with mintage limits that can be adjusted based on public demand. Designs, emblematic of U.S. athlete participation, will be selected after consultation with relevant Olympic and Paralympic entities and reviewed by advisory committees. Coins will be issued in uncirculated and proof qualities during a one-year period corresponding to each Games year, sold at face value plus a surcharge and production costs. Surcharges, ranging from $5 to $50 per coin, will be distributed to the respective Olympic and Paralympic organizing committees to support hosting, legacy programs, and the promotion of youth and winter sports. A key financial assurance is that the program must incur no net cost to the Federal Government, with surcharge disbursement contingent on full cost recovery.