# National Women's Hall of Fame Commemorative Coin Act of 2021

The U.S. government will create and sell special commemorative coins honoring the National Women's Hall of Fame, located in Seneca Falls, New York. The Treasury Department will mint four different types of coins in 2023: gold $5 coins, silver $1 coins, half-dollar coins, and special large proof silver coins. These aren't meant to replace regular money—they're collectible items similar to other commemorative coins the government has released over the years.

Here's what makes this relevant to everyday people: if you're a coin collector, you'll have the opportunity to buy these special coins. The gold coins will cost significantly more than face value, with a $35 surcharge added to each one. The silver $1 coins will have a $10 surcharge, half-dollar coins a $5 surcharge, and the large proof coins a $50 surcharge. These surcharges cover the costs of designing and minting the coins, plus they generate money for a good cause. All the surcharge money goes to the National Women's Hall of Fame Foundation to help fund the museum's long-term operations and educational programs.

The coins feature designs celebrating women's contributions to American history across fields like science, medicine, government, civil rights, and the arts. The bill emphasizes that women's achievements are underrepresented in national commemorations—fewer than 5 percent of national historic landmarks honor women, and only nine of the 112 statues in the Capitol's Statuary Hall depict women. By creating these coins, Congress aims to help raise awareness about women's historical impact while generating funds for the museum to expand its educational outreach to students nationwide.

National Women’s Hall of Fame Commemorative Coin Act of 2021

Morelle, Joseph D.

National Women's Hall of Fame Commemorative Coin Act of 2021 This bill directs the Department of the Treasury to mint and issue $5 gold coins, $1 silver coins, half-dollar clad coins, and proof silver $1 coins in recognition and celebration of the National Women's Hall of Fame in Seneca Falls, New York. All minted coins shall include a specified surcharge, which shall be paid to the National Women's Hall of Fame Foundation to establish an endowment fund to provide for the long-term financing of the hall's operations.