Bill > HR2834

This bill authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to mint commemorative coins honoring Selena Quintanilla, the iconic Tejano music artist who significantly impacted Latin music and culture. The bill specifies the creation of three types of coins: a $5 gold coin (limited to 50,000 pieces), a $1 silver coin (limited to 400,000 pieces), and a half-dollar clad coin (limited to 750,000 pieces), all to be issued in 2029. These coins will feature designs commemorating Selena's life and accomplishments, with at least one side bearing her image, and will include standard inscriptions like "Liberty" and "In God We Trust". The coin designs will be selected by the Secretary after consulting with the Friends of the Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History and reviewed by the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee. Each coin will include a surcharge ($35 for gold, $10 for silver, $5 for half-dollar) that will be donated to the museum to support its operations and potentially create a Selena exhibit. The bill emphasizes that the coin program should not result in any net cost to the federal government and ensures that all design and production expenses are recovered before any funds are distributed. This commemorative coin series aims to honor Selena's musical legacy, cultural impact, and contributions to Tejano music and community service.

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