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Commemorative Coins for 100th Anniversary of US Foreign Service

This Act requires the Secretary of the Treasury to mint commemorative coins celebrating the 100th anniversary of the United States Foreign Service. Citizens will be able to purchase these limited-edition gold, silver, and clad coins in 2025. Revenue generated from surcharges on sales will fund an organization dedicated to preserving and sharing the history of U.S. diplomacy, contributing to the nation's historical legacy.
Key points
New Commemorative Coins: Limited quantities of $5 gold, $1 silver, and half-dollar clad coins will be issued in 2025.
Funding for Diplomacy History: Surcharges added to the coin prices will be paid to the Association for Diplomatic Studies and Training (ADST) to support the collection and sharing of diplomatic history.
No Government Cost: The law ensures that the minting and issuance of these coins will not result in any net cost to the United States Government.
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Print number: 118_S_789
Sponsor: Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD]
Process start date: 2023-03-14
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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_S_789.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-03-14.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • New Commemorative Coins: Limited quantities of $5 gold, $1 silver, and half-dollar clad coins will be issued in 2025.
  • Funding for Diplomacy History: Surcharges added to the coin prices will be paid to the Association for Diplomatic Studies and Training (ADST) to support the collection and sharing of diplomatic history.
  • No Government Cost: The law ensures that the minting and issuance of these coins will not result in any net cost to the United States 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. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD].

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 2025-12-27.

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