Coin Metal Changes: Taxpayer Savings and Seamless Functionality
This bill allows the U.S. Mint to change the metal composition of circulating coins to save taxpayer money. Any changes must be seamless for coin-operated machines and have minimal negative impact on the public. Congress retains the right to disapprove proposed modifications.
Key points
The U.S. Mint can alter coin materials to reduce government costs.
New coins must maintain the same diameter and weight to work in most coin acceptors.
Changes must have minimal adverse impact on the public, and Congress must be notified in advance.
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