Summary

Authorizes the U.S. Treasury to mint three commemorative coins honoring the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial — a $5 gold coin, a $1 silver coin, and a half-dollar clad coin — with specified maximum mintages, metal contents, and designs that must include standard inscriptions. Sales include mandatory surcharges ($35, $10, and $5 respectively) that are paid to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation to support its mission. The coins may be issued in proof and uncirculated qualities only during the calendar year 2029, must be sold at prices covering face value, surcharges, and all production costs, and may not result in net cost to the U.S. government.

Key Points

• Treasury authorized to mint three commemorative coins honoring the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial: $5 gold, $1 silver, and half‑dollar clad.
• Maximum mintages: 50,000 gold $5 coins; 400,000 silver $1 coins; 750,000 half‑dollar coins.
• Designs must depict the memorial, include standard inscriptions, and be selected with input from design advisory bodies.
• Sales limited to proof and uncirculated qualities during calendar year 2029 only.
• Mandatory surcharges of $35 (gold), $10 (silver), and $5 (half‑dollar) are collected and paid to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation.
• Sales prices must cover face value, surcharges, and all production and issuance costs; Treasury must ensure no net cost to the government.
• Prepaid and bulk sales allowed with reasonable discounts; prepaid orders can be accepted before minting.
• Foundation funds received from surcharges are subject to federal audit and oversight requirements.
• Surcharge payments are delayed until Treasury recovers design and issuance costs; Treasury may issue guidance to comply with annual program limits.

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