George Washington Commemorative Coin Act

Summary

George Washington Commemorative Coin Act - Amends the Coinage Act of 1965 to provide for the minting of not less than ten million half-dollar coins with a design emblematic of the two hundred and fiftieth anniversary of the birth of George Washington. Specifies the size and weight of such coins. Specifies certain inscriptions to be placed on such coins. Provides that such coins shall be sold to the public at a price equal to the cost of minting and distribution plus a surcharge of not more than 20 percent. Directs that an amount equal to all surcharges collected shall be used for the sole purpose of reducing the national debt. Directs that no such coins shall be minted after December 31, 1983. Authorizes appropriations.

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• Public Law (PDF)

  Public Law · EN · 24 December 1981

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 7 May 1981

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