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New Commemorative Coins for 100th Anniversary of US Foreign Service

This act authorizes the minting of special commemorative coins to mark the 100th anniversary of the United States Foreign Service. These coins, available in various denominations, will be sold with a surcharge that will support an organization dedicated to preserving US diplomatic history. Citizens can purchase these coins as collector's items, and their acquisition will contribute to funding educational and archival efforts.
Key points
New commemorative coins will be minted: $5 gold, $1 silver, and half-dollar clad, celebrating the 100th anniversary of the US Foreign Service.
Coins will be available for sale starting January 1, 2025, for a one-year period.
A portion of the coin sales (surcharge) will go to the Association for Diplomatic Studies and Training, supporting US diplomatic history.
The minting and issuance of these coins will not result in any net cost to the US Government, with costs covered by sales.
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Print number: 118_HR_3537
Sponsor: Rep. Spanberger, Abigail Davis [D-VA-7]
Process start date: 2023-05-18
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

United States Foreign Service Commemorative Coin Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_3537.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-05-18.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • New commemorative coins will be minted: $5 gold, $1 silver, and half-dollar clad, celebrating the 100th anniversary of the US Foreign Service.
  • Coins will be available for sale starting January 1, 2025, for a one-year period.
  • A portion of the coin sales (surcharge) will go to the Association for Diplomatic Studies and Training, supporting US diplomatic history.
  • The minting and issuance of these coins will not result in any net cost to the US Government, with costs covered by sales.
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 Rep. Spanberger, Abigail Davis [D-VA-7].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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