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New World War II Commemorative Coins: Supporting the Memorial

This act introduces new commemorative coins honoring the National World War II Memorial. The sale of these coins, available from 2024, aims to raise funds for the memorial's maintenance and educational programs. Citizens can purchase these coins, thereby supporting an important symbol of US history.
Key points
Introduction of three types of commemorative coins: $5 gold, $1 silver, and half-dollar clad.
Coins will be available for purchase for only one year, starting January 1, 2024.
A portion of the price of each coin (a surcharge) will be donated to the Friends of the National World War II Memorial for memorial maintenance and educational programs.
Purchasing these coins is a way to support the preservation of an important national landmark without burdening the government budget.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_1596
Sponsor: Sen. Rounds, Mike [R-SD]
Process start date: 2021-05-12
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Greatest Generation Commemorative Coin Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_1596.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-05-12.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Introduction of three types of commemorative coins: $5 gold, $1 silver, and half-dollar clad.
  • Coins will be available for purchase for only one year, starting January 1, 2024.
  • A portion of the price of each coin (a surcharge) will be donated to the Friends of the National World War II Memorial for memorial maintenance and educational programs.
  • Purchasing these coins is a way to support the preservation of an important national landmark without burdening the government budget.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Rounds, Mike [R-SD].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S2515-2516)

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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