United States Foreign Service Commemorative Coin Act

Last action · November 19, 2025: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.Sponsors: Ami Bera and 40 others

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What This Bill Would Do

This bill directs the U.S. Treasury to mint and issue commemorative coins honoring the 100th anniversary of the United States Foreign Service. The coins would be produced in gold, silver, and clad half-dollar denominations to recognize the role of diplomacy in American history.

Why it matters

The bill authorizes the production of up to 1.2 million commemorative coins, which will be sold as to honor the Foreign Service's centennial.

Who It Would Affect

Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

United States Foreign Service

The organization is the subject of the commemorative coin series.

Directly affected

Department of the Treasury

The agency is tasked with the production and issuance of the coins.

Key Facts

Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to mint up to 50,000 $5 gold coins (8.359g, 0.850 inches, 90% gold).
Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to mint up to 400,000 $1 silver coins (26.73g, 1.500 inches, 90% silver).
Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to mint up to 750,000 half-dollar clad coins (11.34g, 1.205 inches).
Establishes that all coins minted under this act are legal tender.

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Classifies the coins as numismatic items under federal law.
Requires coin designs to be emblematic of the importance of diplomacy to the U.S. national interest.
Notes the Foreign Service celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2024.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will these coins be available for general circulation?

No, the bill classifies these as , meaning they are intended for collectors rather than daily currency circulation.

What is the purpose of these coins?

The coins are intended to recognize the Foreign Service of the United States and its contribution to American diplomacy, specifically marking the 100th anniversary of the service's creation.

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Where This Stands

Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Procedural history

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Nov 19, 2025HouseCommittee
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Nov 19, 2025HouseIntroduced
Introduced in House

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