United States · Bill · S
S. 1596 (117th)
Greatest Generation Commemorative Coin Act
Introduced
12 May 2021
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5 December 2025
Summary
Greatest Generation Memorial Act This bill directs the Department of the Treasury to mint and issue up to 50,000 $5 coins, 400,000 $1 silver coins, and 750,000 half-dollar clad coins in commemoration of the National World War II Memorial in the District of Columbia. The design of the coins shall be emblematic of the memorial and the service and sacrifice of American soldiers and civilians during World War II. All surcharges received from the sale of such coins shall be paid to the Friends of the National World War II Memorial to support the National Park Service in maintaining and repairing the memorial, and for educational and commemorative programs.
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Engrossed in Senate (text)
Engrossed in Senate (text)
Engrossed in Senate · EN · 16 May 2022
Engrossed in Senate (PDF)
Engrossed in Senate · EN · 16 May 2022
Passed Senate
summary · EN · 16 May 2022
Introduced in Senate (text)
Introduced in Senate · EN · 12 May 2021
Introduced in Senate (PDF)
Introduced in Senate · EN · 12 May 2021
Introduced in Senate
summary · EN · 12 May 2021
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/1596
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/117/s/1596