H.R. 5616 · Passed House · Finance and Financial Sector

$2.50 for America’s 250th Act

What it does

Require the Treasury to mint and issue $2.50 circulating coins to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, contingent on technical and economic feasibility.
Establish the design of the first-issue $2.50 coin as specified in the bill, with authority for Treasury to select designs celebrating U.S. founding in subsequent years.
Authorize the Treasury to mint and issue $2.50 numismatic (collectible) coins in silver, clad, and other alloys including gold.

Official summary

$2.50 for America’s 250th Act This bill requires the minting of $2.50 coins to commemorate the 250th anniversary, or the semiquincentennial, of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Specifically, the Department of the Treasury must mint and issue a $2.50 circulating coin upon determining that such minting is technically feasible, economically feasible, and not cost prohibitive. The design of such a coin during the first five years of its issuance must be as described by the bill, however, subsequent designs may be selected by Treasury to celebrate the founding of the United States. Treasury may also mint and issue $2.50 numismatic coins (i.e., collectible coins) in silver, clad, and other alloys, including gold.

Latest action

Feb 12, 2026: Received in the Senate.

Committee: House Financial Services