The bill commemorates the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks by mandating the minting and issuance of $5 gold coins and $1 silver coins. The coins' designs must symbolize the courage, sacrifice, and endurance of the individuals involved. Sales of these coins will include surcharges, with the proceeds going to the National September 11 Memorial and Museum at the World Trade Center to support its operations and maintenance. The coins aim to honor the memory of those affected by the attacks while also ensuring that no net cost results to the Federal Government from their production and issuance.
25th Anniversary of 9/11 Commemorative Coin Act
This bill directs the Department of the Treasury to mint and issue coins to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the United States and the establishment of the National September 11 Memorial and Museum at the World Trade Center.
The sale of all coins issued under this bill must include a surcharge to be paid to the National September 11 Memorial and Museum at the World Trade Center to support operations and maintenance. However, if the issuance of this commemorative coin exceeds certain annual limits, no surcharge may be included.