Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Commemorative Coin Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Feb 23, 2016)
Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Commemorative Coin Act
This bill directs the Department of the Treasury to mint and issue not more than 50,000 $5 coins, 400,000 $1 coins, and 750,000 half-dollar coins in recognition and celebration of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
The coins shall be in the shape of a dome, and the design on the common reverse of the coins shall depict a basketball. Treasury shall hold a competition to determine the design of the common obverse of the coins, which shall be emblematic of the game of basketball.
The bill requires all sales of such coins to include specified surcharges, which shall be paid by Treasury to the Hall to fund an endowment for its operations.
What just happenedFeb 23, 2016
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseFeb 23, 2016
- Feb 23, 2016IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Financial Services Committee - Feb 23, 2016IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E193)
- Feb 23, 2016IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Feb 23, 2016IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House