This bill would require the Treasury to mint special commemorative coins honoring the women who supported the Home Front during World War II, commonly represented by "Rosie the Riveter." It authorizes three coin types: up to 50,000 $5 gold coins (about 8.359 grams, 0.850 inches, at least 90% gold), up to 400,000 $1 silver coins (26.73 grams, 1.500 inches, at least 90% silver), and up to 750,000 half-dollar clad coins (11.34 grams, 1.205 inches, using half-dollar specifications). The coins would be legal tender, issued in proof and uncirculated qualities, and minted only during the one-year period beginning January 1, 2028.
Designs must reflect the diverse women workforce of WWII. The Secretary of the Treasury will select designs after consulting the Rosie the Riveter Trust and the Commission of Fine Arts, and the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee will review them. Each coin must bear inscriptions including the year "2028," "Liberty," "In God We Trust," "United States of America," and "E Pluribus Unum."
Sales prices will equal face value plus a required surcharge and the cost of producing the coins. Surcharges are $35 for each $5 coin, $10 for each $1 coin, and $5 for each half-dollar. Surcharges collected are to be paid to the Rosie the Riveter Trust to support the National Park Service in maintaining and repairing the Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park and for related educational and commemorative programs. The Trust is subject to audit rules described in the bill. The Secretary must ensure minting does not cause a net cost to the Treasury and must recover all production costs before any surcharge disbursements.
If you collect commemorative coins, you could buy proof or uncirculated coins honoring WWII women workers in 2028. The coins are legal tender but are intended for collectors, not everyday use. Part of the sale price (the surcharge) will support upkeep and programs at the Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park.
The bill sets specific surcharges: $35 per $5 gold coin, $10 per $1 silver coin, and $5 per half-dollar. Sale prices will also include the coins' face value and the full cost of designing and issuing the coins (listed to include labor, materials, dies, machinery use, overhead, marketing, and shipping). The Secretary must ensure minting produces no net cost to the Treasury and must recover all production and issuance costs before paying surcharges to the Trust. No publicly available information on overall cost estimates or projected revenue is provided in the bill text.
Supporters say the coins would honor and preserve the history and legacy of the diverse American women who worked and volunteered on the WWII Home Front. The bill notes these women filled critical jobs, faced workplace and social challenges, and inspired future generations. Proponents also direct surcharge funds to support the national historical park and related educational programs.
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