Congress must authorize every coin and most medals that the United States Mint manufactures. By clicking on the links below, you can review coin-related legislation currently before Congress and enacted legislation, also known as "Public Law (e.g. P.L. 104–52)." These laws authorize and mandate the development, manufacture, and production of coins and medals.
You can see the legislation to find out about the historical events and personal achievements Congress honors through the authorization of coins and medals. Click on the Blue Titles below to link directly to the legislation pertaining to that Program.
Commemorative Coins Legislated by Congress | ![]() |
Public Law Number | ![]() |
Date Bill Passed into Law | ![]() |
The U.S. Mint can issue this coin until... |
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5-Star Generals Commemorative Coin Act | ![]() |
111-262 | ![]() |
October 8, 2010 | ![]() |
December 31, 2013 |
Star-Spangled Banner Commemorative Coin Act | ![]() |
111-232 | ![]() |
August 16, 2010 | ![]() |
December 31, 2012 |
Medal of Honor Commemorative Coin Act of 2009 | ![]() |
111-91 | ![]() |
November 6, 2009 | ![]() |
December 31, 2011 |
Girl Scouts USA Centennial Commemorative Coin Act | ![]() |
111-86 | ![]() |
October 29, 2009 | ![]() |
December 31, 2013 |
Jamestown Commemorative Coin Program Amendment | ![]() |
111-86, Section 8 | ![]() |
October 29, 2009 | ![]() |
N/A |
Civil Rights Act of 1964 Commemorative Coin Act | ![]() |
110-451 | ![]() |
December 2, 2008 | ![]() |
December 31, 2014 |
United States Army Commemorative Coin Act of 2008 | ![]() |
110-450 | ![]() |
December 1, 2008 | ![]() |
December 31, 2011 |
Boy Scouts of America Centennial Commemorative Coin Act | ![]() |
110-363 | ![]() |
October 8, 2008 | ![]() |
December 31, 2010 |
National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center Commemorative Coin Act | ![]() |
110-357 | ![]() |
October 8, 2008 | ![]() |
December 31, 2012 |
American Veterans Disabled for Life Commemorative Coin Act | ![]() |
110-277 | ![]() |
July 17, 2008 | ![]() |
December 31, 2010 |
Thomas Alva Edison Technical Commemorative Coin Correction Act | ![]() |
110-003 | ![]() |
February 8, 2007 | ![]() |
N/A |
Abraham Lincoln Commemorative Coin Act | ![]() |
109-285 | ![]() |
September 27, 2006 | ![]() |
End of 1-year period beginning on January 1, 2009 |
Louis Braille Bicentennial--Braille Literacy Commemorative Coin Act | ![]() |
109-247 | ![]() |
July 27, 2006 | ![]() |
End of 1-year period beginning on January 1, 2009 |
Lewis and Clark Commemorative Coin Correction Act | ![]() |
109-232 | ![]() |
June 15, 2006 | ![]() |
N/A |
San Francisco Old Mint Commemorative Coin Act | ![]() |
109-230 | ![]() |
June 15, 2006 | ![]() |
End of 1-year period beginning on January 1, 2006 |
Little Rock Commemorative Coin Act | ![]() |
109-146 | ![]() |
December 22, 2005 | ![]() |
December 31, 2007 |
American Bald Eagle Recovery and National Emblem Commemorative Coin Act | ![]() |
108-486 | ![]() |
December 23, 2004 | ![]() |
End of 1-year period beginning on January 1, 2008 |
Benjamin Franklin Commemorative Coin Act | ![]() |
108-464 | ![]() |
December 21, 2004 | ![]() |
December 31, 2006 |
230th Anniversary of the United States Marine Corps Commemorative Coin Act | ![]() |
108-291 | ![]() |
August 6, 2004 | ![]() |
December 31, 2005 |
Chief Justice John Marshall Commemorative Coin Act | ![]() |
108-290 | ![]() |
August 6, 2004 | ![]() |
December 31, 2005 |
Jamestown 400th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Act of 2004 | ![]() |
108-289 | ![]() |
August 6, 2004 | ![]() |
December 31, 2007 |
2002 Winter Olympic Commemorative Coin Act | ![]() |
106-435 | ![]() |
November 6, 2000 | ![]() |
December 31, 2002 |
American Buffalo Coin Commemorative Coin Act of 2000 | ![]() |
106-375 | ![]() |
October 27, 2000 | ![]() |
December 31, 2001 |
Leif Ericson Millennium Commemorative Coin Act | ![]() |
106-126 Section 101-107 | ![]() |
December 31, 1999 | ![]() |
December 31, 2000 |
United States Capitol Visitor Center Commemorative Coin Act of 1999 | ![]() |
106-126 Section 201-108 | ![]() |
December 31, 1999 | ![]() |
December 31, 2001 |
Lewis and Clark Expedition Bicentennial Commemorative Coin Act | ![]() |
106-126 Section 301-309 | ![]() |
December 31, 1999 | ![]() |
December 31, 2004 |
Thomas Alva Edison Commemorative Coin Act | ![]() |
105-331 | ![]() |
October 31, 1998 | ![]() |
December 31, 2004 |
Library of Congress Bicentennial Commemorative Coin Act of 1998 | ![]() |
105-268 | ![]() |
October 31, 1998 | ![]() |
December 31, 2000 |
50 States Commemorative Coin Program Act | ![]() |
105-124 Section 1-3 | ![]() |
December 1, 1997 | ![]() |
December 31, 2008 |
United States $1 Coin Act of 1997 | ![]() |
105-124 Section 4 | ![]() |
December 1, 1997 | ![]() |
Indefinitely |
First Flight Commemorative Coin Act | ![]() |
105-124 Section 6 | ![]() |
December 1, 1997 | ![]() |
July 31, 2004 |
Dolley Madison Commemorative Coin Act | ![]() |
104-329 Section 101.1 | ![]() |
October 20, 1996 | ![]() |
December 31, 1999 |
George Washington Commemorative Coin Act | ![]() |
104-329 Section 101.2 | ![]() |
October 20, 1996 | ![]() |
November 31, 1999 |
Black Revolutionary War patriots Commemorative Coin Act | ![]() |
104-329 Section 101.3 | ![]() |
October 20, 1996 | ![]() |
December 31, 1998 |
Franklin Delano Roosevelt Commemorative Coin Act | ![]() |
104-329 Section 101.4 | ![]() |
October 20, 1996 | ![]() |
End of 1-year period beginning on or after May 15, 1997. |
Yellowstone National Park Commemorative Coin Act | ![]() |
104-329 Section 101.5 | ![]() |
October 20, 1996 | ![]() |
End of 1-year period beginning in 1999 |
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Commemorative Coin Act | ![]() |
104-329 Section 101.6 | ![]() |
October 20, 1996 | ![]() |
End of 1-year period beginning on or after December 15, 1997. |
Jackie Robinson Commemorative Coin Act | ![]() |
104-329 Section 101.7 | ![]() |
October 20, 1996 | ![]() |
July 1, 1998 |
Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Commemorative Coins Act | ![]() |
103-328 Section 206 | ![]() |
September 29, 1994 | ![]() |
Not less than 6 months and not more than 12 months, beginning no later than January 1, 1998. |
United States Military Academy Bicentennial Commemorative Coins Act | ![]() |
103-328 Section 207 | ![]() |
September 29, 1994 | ![]() |
March 16, 2003 |
United States Botanic Garden Commemorative Coins Act | ![]() |
103-328 Section 208 | ![]() |
September 29, 1994 | ![]() |
December 31, 1997 |
Bullion Legislated by Congress | ![]() |
Public Law Number |
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Date Bill Passed into Law |
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Amendment to American Eagle Gold & Silver Coin Program | ![]() |
111-302, Section 4 | ![]() |
December 14, 2010 |
America the Beautiful Silver Bullion Coin Amendment | ![]() |
111-302, Section 5 | ![]() |
December 14, 2010 |
American Eagle Palladium Bullion Coin Act of 2010 | ![]() |
111-303 | ![]() |
December 14, 2010 |
America's Beautiful National Parks - Title II: Bullion Investment Products (United States Mint America the Beautiful Silver Bullion Coin TM Program) | ![]() |
110-456 | ![]() |
December 23, 2008 |
Title II - Buffalo Gold Bullion Coins (American Buffalo Bullion Coins) | ![]() |
109-145 | ![]() |
December 22, 2005 |
Title V - General Provisions (American Eagle Platinum Bullion Coins) (Page 110 STAT 3009-348, Sec. 524) | ![]() |
104-208 | ![]() |
September 30, 1996 |
Gold Bullion Coin Act of 1985 (American Eagle Gold Bullion Coins) | ![]() |
99-185 | ![]() |
December 17, 1985 |
Title II - Liberty Coins (American Eagle Silver Bullion One Ounce Coins) | ![]() |
99-61 | ![]() |
July 9, 1985 |