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H.R. 8358 (94th)

A bill to provide a new U.S. gold coinage.

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Introduced

26 June 1975

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Referred to House Committee on Banking, Currency and Housing.

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Summary

Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to cause to be minted gold coins for sale to the American people. Sets forth the specifications of such gold coins. Requires that a gold coin of one ounce weight shall bear the portrait of the late economist Ludwig von Mises. Requires that the portrait of President Thomas Jefferson shall be borne on a gold coin of one-half ounce weight. Stipulates that the coins minted under the provisions of this Act shall be sold only for gold bullion at the free market gold price plus a premium not to exceed the actual cost of their minting. Provides that the coins minted under the provisions of this Act shall not be legal tender.

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