This bill directs the U.S. Treasury to mint and sell commemorative coins in 2026 to mark the 200th anniversary of the Erie Canal, which was completed in 1825 and played a crucial role in America's industrial development and westward expansion. The Treasury would produce up to 50,000 gold $5 coins, 400,000 silver $1 coins, and 750,000 half-dollar clad coins, all of which would be legal tender and available in both uncirculated and proof qualities during a one-year period beginning January 1, 2026. The coins would feature designs selected in consultation with the Commission of Fine Arts and the Erie Canalway Heritage Fund, Inc., representing the canal's impact on the nation. Each coin sale includes a surcharge—$35 for gold coins, $10 for silver coins, and $5 for half-dollar coins—with all surcharge revenue going to the Erie Canalway Heritage Fund, Inc. to support historic preservation, conservation, recreation, and educational programs along the canal corridor. The legislation includes protections ensuring the minting produces no net cost to the government and complies with annual commemorative coin limits.
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