HR 8358 · 94th Congress · Gold

A bill to provide a new U.S. gold coinage.

Introduced 1975-06-26· Sponsored by Rep. Symms, Steven D. [R-ID-1]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Banking, Currency and Housing.(1975-06-26)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] 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