The bill H.R. 6162 Coin Modernization, Oversight, and Continuity Act of 2010 passed in the Senate on November 30, 2010. This was the same day that a separate coin related bill authorizing palladium bullion coins was also passed in the Senate. In order to become law, both bills now only await the President’s signature. H.R. […]
American Palladium Eagle Bullion Bill Awaits Presidential Signature
The American Palladium Eagle bullion coin bill (H.R. 6166) was passed by the Senate on November 30th by unanimous consent, which clears its way to being signed by the President next week. This bill will provide numismatic consumers with a fourth precious metal, complementing gold, silver, and platinum, as well as provide economic support for […]
2013 Commemorative Coins To Recognize U.S. Army 5-Star Generals
A bill which would require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue coins recognizing the United States Army 5-Star Generals has been signed into law by the President. The program includes $5 gold coins, $1 silver coins, and half dollar clad coins to be released during 2013. The bill H.R. 1177: 5-Star Generals […]
5 Star Generals Commemorative Coin Bill Awaits President’s Signature
On September 28, 2010, H.R. 1177 5-Star Generals Commemorative Coin Act was passed in the Senate. As the bill was previously been passed in the House on May 20, 2010, it now awaits the President’s signature to become law. The bill authorizes a new commemorative coin program to recognize the five U.S. Army 5-Star Generals: […]
Palladium Bullion Coins One Step Closer to Reality
The prospects for the US Mint issuing American Palladium Eagles just got better. A bill introduced by Rep. Denny Rehberg of Montana seeking to authorize the coins was passed in the House of Representatives on September 29, 2010. H.R. 6166 American Eagle Palladium Bullion Coin Act of 2010 would authorize a new series of one […]
H.R. 6162 Passed in the House
One week after the bill H.R. 6162 Coin Modernization, Oversight, and Continuity Act of 2010 was introduced, it has been passed in the House of Representatives. The bill provides for a number of measures related to U.S. circulating coins and bullion. The majority of the bill involves increasing Congressional oversight of circulating coin production. The […]
Legislation Would Permit Proof Silver Eagles
The bill H.R. 6162 introduced on September 22, 2010 by Rep. Melvin Watt would provide the US Mint with the authority needed to strike Proof Silver Eagles, even if full demand for the bullion version of the coin remained unmet. The United States Mint is currently required to produce American Silver Eagle and American Gold […]
Bill Seeks Increased Congressional Oversight of Coin Production
During a House subcommittee hearing held in July, the Director of the United States Mint had requested that Congress delegate authority to the Secretary of the Treasury to select coin compositions. A bill recently introduced by the head of the subcommittee instead seeks to impose greater Congressional oversight of coin production. The Treasury of the […]
Bill Seeks American Palladium Eagles with Mercury Dime Design
A recently introduced bill seeks the production of American Palladium Eagle bullion and collector coins, featuring the obverse design of Adolph A. Weinman’s Mercury Dime. The bill H.R. 6166 The American Eagle Palladium Bullion Coin Act of 2010 was introduced by Rep. Dennis Rehberg of Montana on September 22, 2010. The coins would contain one […]
Star Spangled Banner Commemorative Coins To Be Issued in 2012
On August 16, 2010, President Obama signed a bill into law, which authorizes the production of gold and silver coins to commemorate the bicentennial of the writing of the Star Spangled Banner. The coins would be issued during the calendar year starting January 1, 2012. The bill H.R. 2097 Star-Spangled Banner Commemorative Coin Act was […]