H.R. 2257: National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Coin Act

This bill, titled the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Coin Act, aims to create and issue a series of commemorative coins that honor the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial and recognize the service and sacrifices made by firefighters throughout U.S. history.

Coin Specifications

The bill specifies the creation of three denominations of coins:

• $5 Gold Coins: Up to 50,000 coins will be minted, weighing 8.359 grams and made up of at least 90% gold.
• $1 Silver Coins: Up to 400,000 coins will be minted, weighing 26.73 grams and made up of at least 90% silver.
• Half-Dollar Clad Coins: Up to 750,000 coins will be minted, following the standard specifications for half-dollar coins.

These coins will be considered legal tender.

Design of Coins

The design for these coins is to represent the fallen firefighters, including the following required inscriptions:

• The coin's value
• The year "2026"
• The words "Liberty", "In God We Trust", "United States of America", and "E Pluribus Unum".

The design will be selected by the Secretary of the Treasury after consulting with the Commission of Fine Arts and the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation.

Issuance of Coins

The coins will be minted in two qualities: uncirculated and proof. Only one minting facility of the U.S. Mint will be used for each coin quality, and the coins will be issued during a one-year period starting on January 1, 2026.

Sale of Coins

Coins will be sold at a price that includes their face value, additional surcharges, and the costs of production. Prepaid orders for the coins will also be accepted at a reasonable discount, and bulk sales will be available at a reduced price.

Surcharges

The bill establishes specific surcharges on the coins sold:

• $35 for each $5 coin
• $10 for each $1 coin
• $5 for each half-dollar coin

These surcharges will be directed to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation to support its mission.

Financial Assurances

The Secretary of the Treasury must ensure that the minting and issuing of the coins will not incur any net cost to the U.S. Government and that all expenses related to the coin's production are recovered before any funds are distributed to designated recipients.

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