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Roberto Clemente Commemorative Coin Act

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Introduced on December 2, 2024 by Charles Ellis Schumer

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Legislation Details

Last updated 12/22/2024

  • The legislation mandates the Secretary of the Treasury to mint commemorative coins honoring Roberto Clemente.
  • It recognizes Clemente’s contributions as a baseball player and humanitarian.
  • The coins will include:
    • $5 gold coins (up to 50,000 minted).
    • $1 silver coins (up to 400,000 minted).
    • Half-dollar clad coins (up to 750,000 minted).
  • The coins will be legal tender and considered numismatic items.
  • Designs must reflect Clemente’s life, including his activism and baseball achievements, with at least one design featuring his image.
  • The coins will be issued in uncirculated and proof qualities during a one-year period starting January 1, 2027.
  • Sale prices will include face value, surcharges, and production costs.
  • Surcharges will be allocated to the Roberto Clemente Foundation for educational, youth sports, and disaster relief initiatives.
  • The legislation ensures that minting and issuing the coins will not incur net costs to the U.S. Government.