$2.50 for America’s 250th Act
This bill authorizes the U.S. Mint to produce limited-edition $2.50 collector coins in gold, silver, and standard metal to mark the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence in 2026. The commemorative coins would feature historic designs depicting Lady Liberty and Independence Hall. The legislation also requires the Treasury Department to study whether creating a regular $2.50 coin for everyday public spending would be practical and cost-effective.
What this bill touches.
Who it helps · who it burdens.
Who it helps
- Coin collectors and the publicGain the opportunity to collect or purchase new limited-edition $2.50 gold, silver, and clad commemorative coins celebrating the 250th anniversary of American independence (Sec. 3(a)).
Who it burdens
- United States MintGains authority to mint and issue up to 1,150,000 limited-edition $2.50 gold, silver, and standard-metal commemorative coins, and is required to conduct a study and report to Congress by September 15, 2026, on the feasibility of issuing a circulating $2.50 coin (Sec. 3(a), Sec. 4).
The provisions, in plain language.
Authorizes the Department of the Treasury to mint and sell limited-edition $2.50 commemorative coins for America's 250th anniversary, consisting of up to 100,000 gold coins, 300,000 silver coins, and 750,000 standard-metal coins featuring historic 1926 Independence designs.
Requires the U.S. Mint to study and report to Congress by September 15, 2026, on the feasibility, production costs, and commercial impacts of releasing a $2.50 coin into general, everyday circulation.