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Commemorative Coins for US Marine Corps 250th Anniversary

New law authorizes the minting of special collector coins to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Marine Corps in 2025. By purchasing these coins, citizens can help support the Marine Corps Heritage Center, which preserves and shares the history of the Marines. The program aims to honor the anniversary and raise funds for educational purposes, at no cost to the government.
Key points
Special commemorative coins will be issued in 2025 to mark the 250th anniversary of the Marine Corps.
Three types of coins will be available: $5 gold, $1 silver, and half-dollar clad.
A portion of the sale price (a surcharge) from each coin will be donated to support programs at the Marine Corps Heritage Center.
The coin program is designed to be self-funding and incur no net cost to the federal government.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_5112
Sponsor: Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]
Process start date: 2022-11-16
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

250th Anniversary of the United States Marine Corps Commemorative Coin Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_5112.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-11-16.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Special commemorative coins will be issued in 2025 to mark the 250th anniversary of the Marine Corps.
  • Three types of coins will be available: $5 gold, $1 silver, and half-dollar clad.
  • A portion of the sale price (a surcharge) from each coin will be donated to support programs at the Marine Corps Heritage Center.
  • The coin program is designed to be self-funding and incur no net cost to the federal government.
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. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

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

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