# NASCAR 75th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Act

This bill authorizes the U.S. Treasury to create and sell special silver coins celebrating NASCAR's 75th anniversary. The coins would be $1 pieces made of at least 90 percent silver, weighing about as much as a standard dollar coin. They're being created to commemorate the first NASCAR race, which took place on February 15, 1948, at Daytona Beach, Florida. The Treasury would only be allowed to make and sell these coins during 2023, so they're a limited-time offering.

Here's what makes this interesting for collectors and fans: each coin would come with a $20 surcharge added to its price. So instead of paying just a dollar or two, buyers would pay roughly $20-25 per coin depending on production costs. That surcharge money doesn't go to the government—it goes directly to The NASCAR Foundation, which uses it for charitable work helping children in need. The bill specifically requires that the Treasury won't lose money on this project, meaning all production costs must be covered before any surcharge money gets donated.

For most everyday Americans, this bill has minimal impact. It's really only relevant if you're a NASCAR fan interested in collecting commemorative coins or if you support The NASCAR Foundation's charitable mission. The coins would be legal tender, meaning you could technically spend them like regular money, but collectors would almost certainly keep them as keepsakes rather than use them for purchases. The bill doesn't affect taxes, spending, or government operations in any meaningful way—it's essentially just authorizing a special product the Mint can sell to raise money for a specific charity.

National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) 75th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Act

Graves, Garret

National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) 75th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Act This bill directs the Department of the Treasury to mint and issue $1 silver coins in recognition of the 75th anniversary of NASCAR. All surcharges received by Treasury from the sale of such coins must be paid to the NASCAR Foundation.