Girl Scout Commemorative Coin Act is Law

President Obama on Thursday signed the Girl Scout Commemorative Coin Act into law, authorizing the Untied States Mint to strike up to 350,000 silver dollar coins to honor the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the Girl Scouts of the United States of America (GSUSA). The coins will be minted and sold in 2013, marking [...]

International Civil Rights Center and Museum Commemorative Coin Act

Two new bills, one in the U.S. Senate and the other in the U.S. House of Representatives, seek to introduce a maximum of 1,000 silver $1 coins in 2010 "commemoration of the opening of the International Civil Rights Center and Museum, each of which shall." Observers of coin legislation will quickly ponder the lateness in [...]

Medal of Honor Commemorative Coin Act Passes Congress

Legislation known as the Medal of Honor Commemorative Coin Act of 2009, H.R. 1209, has been approved by Congress and will move quickly — within weeks — for an expected signature from President Obama, which will make it law.   (…)Read the rest of Medal of Honor Commemorative Coin Act Passes Congress (379 words) © [...]

Girl Scouts Commemorative Coin Act Cleared to Become Law

Touted by itself as the preeminent organization dedicated solely to girls, the Girl Scouts of the USA is about to get a commemorative coin issued in its honor if Congress gets its way. The Girl Scouts USA Centennial Commemorative Coin Act authorizing the $1 silver coins was passed last week by the U.S. House of [...]

Medal of Honor Commemorative Coin Act Passes Senate

Legislation seeking to recognize and celebrate the establishment of the Medal of Honor was approved in the U.S Senate Thursday by Unanimous Consent. The bill, H.R. 1209, passed in the U.S. House of Representatives back on May 14, 2009. Following a procedural clearance step, the Medal of Honor Commemorative Coin Act of 2009 will make [...]

Certified Coins in Retirement Accounts Sought

If Sen. David Vitter could have his way, certified coins would be allowed in individual retirement accounts and other individually directed pension plan accounts. In fact, Mr. Vitter introduced a coin bill for just such an inclusion on Thursday, Oct. 8. Named the Options for Investors through United States Certified Coins Act of 2009, or [...]

NASA Gold and Silver Coin Legislation Again

By CoinNews.net Collectors who enjoy planetary themed proof coins may get another chance at adding ten more to their collection beginning in 2011. A new NASA commemorative bill has been introduced again that seeks to “mint and issue $50 gold and $1 silver coins emblematic of the 50 years of exemplary and unparalleled achievements of [...]