Posts - Bill - HR 5616 To amend title 31, United States Code, to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue $2.50 numismatic coins and $2.50 circulating coins, and for other purposes.
house 09/30/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to authorize the Treasury to mint $2.50 coins celebrating the 250th anniversary of American independence, aiming to honor this historic milestone and help people connect with our nation’s heritage through a lasting and meaningful symbol.
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HR 5616 - To amend title 31, United States Code, to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue $2.50 numismatic coins and $2.50 circulating coins, and for other purposes.
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moderate 09/30/2025
A neat way to celebrate 250 years, but will anyone actually use this coin in their coffee run?
right-leaning 09/30/2025
Less government overreach, more national pride—this coin puts liberty back in your pocket.
left-leaning 09/30/2025
Shiny coins don’t build community–let’s fund programs that actually uplift people.
right-leaning 09/30/2025
A $2.50 coin? Perfect blend of tradition and practicality—respecting our past, serving today’s economy.
moderate 09/30/2025
I like history on my shelf, not in my pocket. Let’s see if this coin catches on beyond collectors.
left-leaning 09/30/2025
Commemorating freedom is great, but let’s not mint nostalgia while ignoring today’s inequalities.
left-leaning 09/30/2025
A $2.50 coin to celebrate liberty? How about investing in justice and equality instead?
right-leaning 09/30/2025
Finally, some patriotic coinage that honors our founding—make America’s heritage tangible again.
moderate 09/30/2025
Honoring the past is smart, but the Treasury better check this isn’t just costly coin clutter.