Summary
Directs the government to make and sell special coins to celebrate the important services that working dogs provide to our society.
What problem does this solve?
The important work of service dogs for the military, veterans, and people with disabilities often goes unrecognized by the public. This law creates special coins to honor these dogs and raises money to support organizations that train them.
Who does this affect?
- America's VetDogs
- Veterans and first responders with disabilities
- Coin collectors
What does this law do?
Authorizes new commemorative coins
Requires the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue up to 50,000 gold coins, 500,000 silver coins, and 750,000 half-dollar coins.
Raises funds for a service dog organization
Adds a surcharge to the sale of each coin ($35 for gold, $10 for silver, $5 for half-dollar) to be paid to America's VetDogs to support its mission.
Specifies coin design requirements
Mandates that coin designs honor the service of working dogs and include inscriptions like '2027', 'Liberty', and 'In God We Trust'.
What is the real world impact?
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Honors working dogs and supports a non-profit
Creates commemorative coins to celebrate the service of working dogs. A portion of the money from coin sales goes directly to America's VetDogs to help them train and provide service dogs to veterans and first responders.
When does this start?
The commemorative coins will be available for purchase for one year starting on January 1, 2027.
Coin issuance period
The Secretary of the Treasury is authorized to issue the coins only during the 1-year period beginning on January 1, 2027.
Coin inscription year
Each coin minted under this Act must be inscribed with the year '2027'.