HR 8358 · 94th Congress · Gold
A bill to provide a new U.S. gold coinage.
Bill Progress
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Introduced2
Committee3
House Vote4
Senate5
EnactedLatest: Referred to House Committee on Banking, Currency and Housing.(1975-06-26)
Plain Language Summary
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Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to cause to be minted gold coins for sale to the American people. Sets forth the specifications of such gold coins. Requires that a gold coin of one ounce weight shall bear the portrait of the late economist Ludwig von Mises. Requires that the portrait of President Thomas Jefferson shall be borne on a gold coin of one-half ounce weight. Stipulates that the coins minted under the provisions of this Act shall be sold only for gold bullion at the free market gold price plus a premium not to exceed the actual cost of their minting. Provides that the coins minted under the provisions of this Act shall not be legal tender.…
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Cosponsors (3)
2 Democrats1 Republican