# Plain Language Summary: Selena Commemorative Coin Act

The federal government wants to create special coins honoring Selena Quintanilla, the legendary Tejano music singer who died in 1995 at age 23. This bill would require the U.S. Treasury to mint and sell three types of commemorative coins in 2029—a $5 gold coin, a $1 silver coin, and a 50-cent coin made of a copper-nickel blend. The coins would feature Selena's image and celebrate her contributions to music and culture. This is similar to how the government has previously issued special coins honoring other important historical figures.

Here's what makes this relevant to everyday people: if you're a Selena fan or coin collector, you'll be able to buy these coins starting in 2029, though they'll cost significantly more than their face value. The $5 gold coin will sell for around $40 (the $5 face value plus a $35 surcharge), the $1 silver coin for about $11, and the 50-cent coin for about $5.50. The government won't lose money on this—the Treasury will cover all production costs through the sale prices. The real benefit goes to the Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History in Texas, which will receive all the surcharges (the extra money beyond face value) to support museum operations and create a Selena exhibit. So essentially, coin collectors who want to commemorate Selena will indirectly fund a museum dedicated partly to preserving her legacy.

Selena Commemorative Coin Act

De La Cruz, Monica

Selena Commemorative Coin ActThis bill directs the Department of the Treasury to mint and issue coins in recognition and celebration of Selena Quintanilla, an award-winning Tejano music artist. All sales of coins issued under this bill must include a surcharge to be paid to the Friends of the Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History to support the museum’s general expenses, including costs associated with museum operations and an exhibit on Selena.