America's Olympic and Paralympic Games Commemorative Coins Act
July 14, 2025
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This legislation authorizes the creation of limited-edition legal tender coins, with s on each sale providing direct funding to the organizations managing the 2028 and 2034 Olympic Games.
Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.
United States Olympic and Paralympic Properties
The organization will receive surcharge revenue from coin sales to fund Games-related activities and youth sports.
U.S. Department of the Treasury
The agency is tasked with the design, production, and sale of the commemorative coins.
Current stage: in_committee.
Floor Vote.
Summary
Key Facts
- The Treasury is authorized to mint $5 gold coins (max 100,000), $1 silver coins (max 500,000), half-dollar clad coins (max 300,000), and 5-ounce proof silver $1 coins (max 100,000).
- Surcharges per coin are set at $35 for gold, $10 for standard silver, $5 for half-dollars, and $50 for proof silver.
- All surcharge revenue will be paid to the United States Olympic and Paralympic Properties to support the 2028 Games and youth sports legacy programs.
- Coins will be issued only during the one-year period beginning January 1, 2028.
- The Secretary of the Treasury may increase mintage levels if market research indicates public demand exceeds initial limits.
- Coins will be sold at a price covering face value, surcharges, and production/marketing costs.
- The Secretary must consult with the United States Olympic and Paralympic Properties and the Commission of Fine Arts on coin designs.
- The Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee will review all proposed coin designs.
- The United States Olympic and Paralympic Properties must undergo federal audits regarding the use of surcharge funds.
- The Secretary is authorized to offer discounts for bulk sales and prepaid orders.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why It Matters
This legislation authorizes the creation of limited-edition legal tender coins, with s on each sale providing direct funding to the organizations managing the 2028 and 2034 Olympic Games.
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Private Funding Model
The bill explicitly notes that the U.S. Olympic Games are privately funded, distinguishing them from the funding models of other nations.
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