Coin legislation from 2010, 2009, 2008, and historical coin acts are listed in the tables below and separated by the 111th and 100th Congress. Each coin bill includes information as to where it was introduced — the U.S. House of Representatives or the U.S. Senate — and the most recent action dates. Green rows indicate legislation that has passed the House, Senate and was signed by the President into law.
Clicking the bill links will show specific information for each, including the full text of the legislation, specific actions, congressional sponsors, votes cast, coin news, and more.
Coin Legislation in 2009 and 2010 (111th Congress)
(Sorted by coin release year)
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Congressional Coin Legislation
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House/Senate Bill Number
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Last House Action
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Last Senate Action
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Date/Public Law
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Actual/Proposed
Coin Type(s) |
| Original Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle Ultra-High Relief Bullion Coin Act of 2009 |
N/A
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Apr 1, 2009
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N/A
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One-ounce palladium Saint-Gaudens 1907 design in bullion and also up to 15,000 in proof and uncirculated for 2009. | |
| Original Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle Ultra-High Relief Bullion Coin Act of 2009 |
July 30, 2009
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N/A
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N/A
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One-ounce palladium Saint-Gaudens 1907 design in bullion and also up to 15,000 in proof and uncirculated for 2009. | |
| Coin Modernization, Oversight, and Continuity Act of 2010 |
H.R. 6162
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Sept. 29, 2010
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Nov. 30, 2010
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Dec. 14, 2010 / Public Law 111-302
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Authorizes Treasury Secretary to research and develop different coin compositions. Also amends existing coin law details. |
| American Eagle Palladium Bullion Coin Act of 2010 |
H.R. 6166
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Sept 29, 2010
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Nov. 30, 2010
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Dec. 14, 2010/ Public Law 111-303
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To produce bullion, proof and uncirculated American Eagle Palladium Coins. |
| Coin and Precious Metal Disclosure Act |
H.R. 6149
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Sept. 16, 2010
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N/A
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N/A
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Require certain disclosures to consumers by coin and precious metals bullion dealers.. |
| Free Competition in Currency Act of 2009 |
Dec 9, 2009
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N/A
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N/A
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To prohibit taxation on certain coins and bullion, and to repeal superfluous sections related to coinage. | |
| Fair Treatment for Precious Metals Investors Act |
N/A
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June 25, 2009
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N/A
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Treat coins as equities and mutual funds for purposes of the maximum capital gains. | |
| NASA 50th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Act |
Jan 7, 2009
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N/A
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N/A
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Nine $1 Silver Dollars; $50 gold in proof only. Starting in 2011. | |
| National September 11 Memorial & Museum Commemorative Coin Act of 2009 |
Sept 10, 2009
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N/A
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N/A
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2,000,000 silver dollars in proof and uncirculated for 2011. | |
| Medal of Honor Commemorative Coin Act of 2009 |
H.R. 1209
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May 14, 2009
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Oct 22, 2009
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Nov 6, 2009 / Public Law 111-91
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500,000 silver dollars and 100,000 $5 gold coins in proof and uncirculated for 2011. |
| Medal of Honor Commemorative Coin Act of 2009 |
N/A
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April 23, 2009
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N/A
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500,000 silver dollars and 100,000 $5 gold coins in proof and uncirculated for 2011. | |
| Revolutionary War and War of 1812 Battlefields Commemorative Coin Act of 2009 |
Apr 21 , 2009
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N/A
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N/A
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2,000,000 50c clad, 1,000,000 silver dollars and 300,000 $5 gold coins in proof and uncirculated for 2011. | |
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H.R. 621
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Oct 13, 2009
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Oct 19, 2009
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Oct 29, 2009 / Public Law 111-86
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350,000 commemorative silver dollar coins in proof and uncirculated for 2011.
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N/A
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Feb 23, 2009
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N/A
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350,000 commemorative silver dollar coins in proof and uncirculated for 2011.
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| Robert M. La Follette, Sr. Commemorative Coin Act |
N/A
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April 30, 2009
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N/A
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500,000 silver dollar coins in proof and uncirculated for 2011. | |
| Star-Spangled Banner Commemorative Coin Act |
N/A
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Mar 19, 2009
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N/A
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500,000 silver $1s and 100,000 $5 gold coins in proof and uncirculated for 2012. | |
| Star-Spangled Banner Commemorative Coin Act |
H.R. 2097
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Sept 9, 2009
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Aug. 2, 2010
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Aug. 16, 2010
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500,000 silver $1s and 100,000 $5 gold coins in proof and uncirculated for 2012. |
| National Future Farmers of America Commemorative Coin Act of 2009 |
N/A
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July 31, 2009
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N/A
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500,000 silver $1s and 100,000 $5 gold coins in proof and uncirculated for 2012. | |
| National Future Farmers of America Commemorative Coin Act of 2009 |
July 31, 2009
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N/A
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N/A
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500,000 silver $1s and 100,000 $5 gold coins in proof and uncirculated for 2012. | |
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July 24, 2009
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N/A
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N/A
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300,000 silver dollars; 50,000 $5 gold coins in proof and uncirculated for 2013
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| Mark Twain Commemorative Coin Act |
Feb 25, 2009
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N/A
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N/A
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500,000 silver dollars; 100,000 $5 gold coins in proof and uncirculated for 2013. | |
| Mark Twain Commemorative Coin Act |
N/A
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Feb 25, 2009
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N/A
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500,000 silver dollars; 100,000 $5 gold coins in proof and uncirculated for 2013. | |
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Apr 27, 2009
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N/A
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N/A
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750,000 half-dollar clad, 500,000 silver dollars; 100,000 $5 gold coins in proof and uncirculated for 2013.
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N/A
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Feb 23, 2009
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N/A
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750,000 half-dollar clad, 500,000 silver dollars; 100,000 $5 gold coins in proof and uncirculated for 2013.
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H.R. 1177
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May 20, 2010
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Sept. 28, 2010
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Oct. 8, 2010 / Public Law 111-262
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750,000 half-dollar clad, 500,000 silver dollars; 100,000 $5 gold coins in proof and uncirculated for 2013.
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| Mother’s Day Centennial Commemorative Coin Act |
N/A
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May 7, 2009
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N/A
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400,000 commemorative silver dollars in proof and uncirculated for 2014. | |
| United States Marshals Service 225th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Act |
June 10, 2009
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N/A
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N/A
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500,000 silver $1s and 100,000 $5 gold coins in proof and uncirculated for 2015. | |
| James Monroe Commemorative Coin Act |
Dec 16, 2009
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N/A
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N/A
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500,000 clad .50c, 275,00 silver dollars and 20,000 $5 gold coins in proof and uncirculated for 2016. |
Coin Bills & Laws in 2008 (110th Congress)
(Sorted by coin release year — Those bills that did not become law "died" with the end of the 110th Congress)
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Congressional Coin Legislation
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House/Senate Bill Number
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Last House Action
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Last Senate Action
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Date/Public Law
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Actual/Proposed
Coin Type(s) |
| NASA 50th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Act |
N/A
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June 20, 2008
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N/A
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Nine $1 Silver Dollars; $50 gold in proof only. Starting in 2008-2009. | |
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May 15, 2008
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May 19, 2008
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N/A
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One-ounce palladium Saint-Gaudens design, proof and uncirculated for 2009
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Sept 26, 2008
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N/A
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N/A
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Commemorative $5 gold and $1 silver coins in proof and uncirculated for 2010
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Sept 18, 2008
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N/A
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N/A
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Return of the half-dime as the new 5-cent circulating coin in 2010
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Mar 3, 2008
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N/A
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N/A
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Commemorative $5 gold and $1 silver coins in proof and uncirculated for 2010
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July 9, 2008
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Dec 10, 2008
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Dec 23, 2008
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Circulating and silver commemorative quarters starting in 2010
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July 31, 2008
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N/A
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N/A
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Circulating and silver commemorative quarters starting in 2010
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June 18, 2008
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June 10, 2008
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July 17, 2008/Public Law 110-277
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Commemorative $1 silver coins in proof and uncirculated for 2010
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April 8, 2008
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N/A
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N/A
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Commemorative $1 silver coins in proof and uncirculated 2010
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May 15, 2008
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Sept. 27, 2008
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Oct. 8, 2008/Public Law 110-363
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Commemorative $1 silver coins in proof and uncirculated for 2010
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Feb. 14, 2008
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N/A
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N/A
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Commemorative $1 silver coins in proof and uncirculated for 2011
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June 26, 2008
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N/A
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N/A
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350,000 commemorative silver dollar coins in proof and uncirculated for 2011
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N/A
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Oct. 2, 2008
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H.R. 5714 Signed
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Commemorative $5 gold and $1 silver coins, and half dollar clad coins in proof and uncirculated for 2011
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Oct. 3, 2008
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Nov. 17, 2008
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Dec. 1, 2008/Public Law 110-450
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Commemorative $5 gold coins, $1 silver coins, and half dollar clad coins in proof and uncirculated for 2011
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June 10, 2008
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Sept. 27, 2008
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Oct. 8, 2008/Public Law 110-357
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Commemorative $1 silver coins in proof and uncirculated for 2012
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May 15, 2008
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May 19, 2008
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N/A
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Commemorative $1 silver coins in proof and uncirculated for 2012
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Sept. 9, 2008
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N/A
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N/A
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Commemorative 50 cent clad, $1 silver, and $5 coins in proof and uncirculated for 2013
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April 1, 2008
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Nov 19, 2008
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Dec. 2, 2008/Public Law 110-451
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Commemorative $1 silver coins in proof and uncirculated for 2014
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June 10, 2008
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June 11, 2008
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N/A
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Commemorative $1 silver coins in proof and uncirculated for 2014
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N/A
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April 17, 2008
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N/A
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Commemorative $1 silver coins in proof and uncirculated for 2014
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Feb 13, 2008
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N/A
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N/A
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Prohibits tax on any coin, medal, token or precious metal
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May 8, 2008
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May 12, 2008
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N/A
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Penny and nickel composition changes
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Coin Legislation Prior to 2008 and Passed into Law
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Commemorative Coin Legislation
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Public Law Number
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Date Bill Passed into Law
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Coins Issued Until
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110-82
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September 20, 2007
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Indefinitely
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110-003
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February 08, 2007
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Indefinitely
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109-285
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September 27, 2006
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End of 1-year period beginning on January 1, 2009
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109-247
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July 27,2006
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End of 1-year period beginning on January 1, 2009
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109-232
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June 15, 2006
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109-230
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June 15, 2006
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End of 1-year period beginning on January 1, 2006
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109-146
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December 22, 2005
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December 31, 2007
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108-486
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December 23, 2004
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End of 1-year period beginning on January 1, 2008
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108-464
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December 21, 2004
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December 31, 2006
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108-291
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August 06, 2004
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December 31, 2005
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108-290
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August 06, 2004
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December 31, 2005
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108-289
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August 06, 2004
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December 31, 2007
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106-435
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November 06, 2000
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December 31, 2002
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106-375
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October 27, 2000
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December 31, 2001
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106-126 Section 101-107
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December 31, 1999
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December 31, 2000
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106-126 Section 201-108
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December 31, 1999
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December 31, 2001
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106-126 Section 301-309
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December 31, 1999
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December 31, 2004
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105-331
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October 31, 1998
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December 31, 2004
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105-268
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October 31, 1998
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December 31, 2000
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105-124 Section 1-3
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December 01, 1997
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December 31, 2008
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105-124 Section 4
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December 01, 1997
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Indefinitely
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105-124 Section 6
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December 01, 1997
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July 31, 2004
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104-329 Section 101.1
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October 20, 1996
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December 31, 1999
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104-329 Section 101.2
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October 20, 1996
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November 31, 1999
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104-329 Section 101.3
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October 20, 1996
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December 31, 1998
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104-329 Section 101.4
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October 20, 1996
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End of 1-year period beginning on or after May 15, 1997.
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104-329 Section 101.5
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October 20, 1996
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End of 1-year period beginning in 1999
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104-329 Section 101.6
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October 20, 1996
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End of 1-year period beginning on or after December 15, 1997.
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104-329 Section 101.7
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October 20, 1996
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July 01, 1998
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103-328 Section 206
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September 29, 1994
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Not less than 6 months and not more than 12 months, beginning no later than January 1, 1998.
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103-328 Section 207
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September 29, 1994
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March 16, 2003
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103-328 Section 208
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September 29, 1994
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December 31, 1997
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