Coin Composition Change Bill
Official: Coin Metal Modification Authorization and Cost Savings Act of 2025
This bill lets the United States Mint change the materials used in coins to save money while keeping their size and weight the same.
Coin Metal Modification Authorization and Cost Savings Act of 2025This bill authorizes the United States Mint to modify the metallic composition of circulating coins (including by prescribing reasonable manufacturing tolerances with respect to those coins) if a study and analysis conducted by the Mint indicates that the modification willreduce costs incurred by the taxpayers; be seamless, which means that the coins must have the same weight and diameter as current coins and that the coins work interchangeably in most coin acceptors using electromagnetic signature technology; andhave as minimal an adverse impact as possible on the public and stakeholders. The Mint must notify Congress before making the modification and provide a justification for the modification. Congress may disapprove of any proposed modification through a joint resolution.
1. This bill allows the Director of the United States Mint to change the materials used in circulating coins. 2. The changes must reduce costs for taxpayers and maintain the same size and weight of current coins. 3. Before making changes, the Director must notify Congress and provide justification for the modifications. 4. Congress has 90 days to approve or disapprove the proposed changes before they can take effect. 5. The bill aims to ensure minimal negative impact on the public and businesses that use coins.