House passes measure to mint collectible coin for America 250

The House unanimously passed a bill Monday authorizing a special collectible coin to be minted in honor of the United States’s 250th anniversary of independence.

The bill, spearheaded by Rep. Robert Aderholt (R-AL), is headed to President Donald Trump’s desk for final approval. It would require the Treasury Department to mint a $2.50 coin by July 4, and feature the historic design originally issued for America’s 150th anniversary in 1926, updated to reflect the new milestone, according to Aderholt’s office. It is designed to ensure the public has a tangible way to take part in the milestone, the congressman said.