Commemorative Coins: Background, Legislative Process, and Issues for Congress

Straus, Jacob R.

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

关键词: Congress;    Coins and coinage;    Commemorations;   

RP-ID  :  R44623
RP-ID  :  R44623_2017Aug15

美国|英语

来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

This report discusses the commemorative coin program that allows coins to be created for special events such as centennials and sold at or above face value to raise money for the sponsoring organization. Topics discussed are the history of the program, Congressional procedures for approval of a coin, design processes, and policy issues and implications for Congress to consider.