# Plain Language Summary: 250th Anniversary of the United States Marine Corps Commemorative Coin Act

This bill authorizes the U.S. Mint to create and sell special commemorative coins to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Marine Corps. These aren't regular coins you'd use at a store—they're collectible coins designed specifically for this milestone celebration. The bill allows the Mint to produce coins in different sizes and metals, likely including options in gold, silver, and possibly other materials that collectors value.

The money raised from selling these commemorative coins gets split between different purposes. A portion goes to the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation, which supports Marine Corps history, museums, and educational programs. This means when you buy one of these coins, you're essentially making a donation to help preserve Marine Corps heritage and support related charitable work. The remaining funds go back to the U.S. Treasury to help offset the costs of producing the coins.

If you're a coin collector or a Marine Corps supporter, this bill creates an opportunity to own a special piece of memorabilia while contributing to an organization dedicated to preserving military history. For most Americans who don't collect coins, this bill has minimal impact—it's a relatively small program that doesn't affect taxes or government spending in any significant way. It's simply a way to commemorate an important military milestone while generating funds for historical preservation.

250th Anniversary of the United States Marine Corps Commemorative Coin Act

Blumenthal, Richard

250th Anniversary of the United States Marine Corps Commemorative Coin Act This bill directs the Department of the Treasury to mint and issue not more than 50,000 $5 gold coins, 400,000 $1 silver coins, and 750,000 half-dollar clad coins emblematic of the 250th anniversary of the United States Marine Corps. All surcharges received by Treasury from the sale of such coins must be paid to the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation and shall only be used for the purposes of supporting the mission of the Marine Corps Heritage Center.