H.R. 6942, The 5-Cent Restoration Act of 2008

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H.R. 6942 would amend section 5112 of title 31, United States Code, to provide for the return of the half-dime as the new 5-cent circulating coin.

Detailed Summary

5-Cent Restoration Act of 2008 - Revises the authority of the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue a five-cent coin to limit the design of such a coin to a clad half-dime based on the size and shape of the half-dime or five-cent coin produced in the 1870s.<br>

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 9/18/2008: Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

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