NASA Gold and Silver Coin Legislation Introduced Again

Collectors who enjoy planetary themed proof coins may get another chance at adding ten more to their collection beginning in 2011.

A new NASA commemorative bill has been introduced again that seeks to "mint and issue $50 gold and $1 silver coins emblematic of the 50 years of exemplary and unparalleled achievements of NASA."

H.R. 255, entitled the NASA 50th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Act, was introduced by Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee on January 7, 2009.

The act may sound familiar as it has become a yearly tradition of late. In 2007, a nearly identical H.R. 2750 passed in the House. In 2008, the Senate passed S. 2159, which had but a few changes. The 110th congress was unable to synchronize either before its session ended, resulting in this latest attempt for the 111th congress to consider.

Ironically, NASA began operation on October 1, 1958 and celebrated its 50th anniversary last October. The legislators may minimally want to consider a new bill name. Read the rest of this entry »