What does Preamble of National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Coin Act do?

This bill directs the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue commemorative coins. The coins are intended to be emblematic of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial. The bill also aims to recognize the service and sacrifice of firefighters in U.S. history.

What does SHORT TITLE. of National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Coin Act do?

This bill is formally titled the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Coin Act.

What does COIN SPECIFICATIONS. of National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Coin Act do?

This section establishes specifications for the minting and issuance of $5 gold coins, $1 silver coins, and half-dollar clad coins. Up to 50,000 $5 gold coins will be minted, weighing 8.359 grams, having a diameter of 0.850 inches, and containing at least 90% gold. Up to 400,000 $1 silver coins will be minted, weighing 26.73 grams, having a diameter of 1.500 inches, and containing at least 90% silver. Up to 750,000 half-dollar clad coins will be minted, weighing 11.34 grams, having a diameter of 1.205 inches, and adhering to specifications in 31 U.S.C. § 5112(b). The coins minted under this Act are designated as legal tender. All coins minted under this Act are considered numismatic items for purposes of 31 U.S.C. §§ 5134 and 5136.

What does DESIGNS OF COINS. of National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Coin Act do?

This section establishes design requirements for coins minted under this Act. The designs must be emblematic of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial and the service and sacrifice of firefighters in U.S. history. Each coin must include a designation of its value, the year '2029', and the inscriptions 'Liberty', 'In God We Trust', 'United States of America', and 'E Pluribus Unum'. The Secretary will select the coin designs after consulting with the Commission of Fine Arts and the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation. The Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee will review the designs.

What does ISSUANCE OF COINS. of National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Coin Act do?

This section concerns the issuance of coins minted under this Act. Coins may be issued in uncirculated and proof qualities. The Secretary is authorized to issue these coins only during a one-year period beginning January 1, 2029.

What does SALE OF COINS. of National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Coin Act do?

This section outlines the process for selling coins issued under this Act. The coins' sale price will equal the face value, the surcharge specified in section 6(a), and the cost of designing and issuing them. The Secretary is authorized to offer bulk sales of the coins at a reasonable discount. Prepaid orders for the coins will be accepted before their issuance. Sale prices for prepaid orders will also be offered at a reasonable discount.

What does SURCHARGES. of National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Coin Act do?

This section establishes surcharges on the sale of coins issued under this Act. A $35 surcharge applies to each $5 coin, a $10 surcharge to each $1 coin, and a $5 surcharge to each half-dollar coin. All surcharges received by the Secretary will be paid to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation to support its mission and programs. The Foundation will be subject to audit requirements related to the received funds. The issuance of coins with surcharges is limited to ensure the annual commemorative coin program issuance does not exceed two. The Secretary may issue guidance to implement this limitation.

What does FINANCIAL ASSURANCES. of National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Coin Act do?

The Secretary is required to ensure that minting and issuing coins under this Act does not result in a net cost to the United States Government. Funds will not be disbursed to the recipient designated in section 6 until the United States Treasury recovers the total cost of designing and issuing all coins authorized by this Act. The total cost includes labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, overhead expenses, marketing, and shipping.

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National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Coin Act

Last updated: 3/11/2026 · Introduced: 3/11/2026

Author: Susan Collins (R-ME)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill directs the U.S. Treasury to mint and issue $5 gold, $1 silver, and half-dollar clad commemorative coins honoring the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial.
A surcharge of $35, $10, and $5 will be applied to each gold, silver, and half-dollar coin, respectively, with all proceeds benefiting the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation.
The coins will be available for purchase for one year starting January 1, 2029, and the Secretary of the Treasury must ensure the program does not incur a net cost to the U.S. government.

119th Congressin committeeHR. 2257(In Committee)Official page

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