Coin World: There's A Proposal For Roberto Clemente Commem Coins In 2027

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A previously introduced bill, H.R. 6751, as of Oct. 14, was 23 co-sponsors short of the necessary 290 to move the bill further along in the legislative process. It seeks a three-coin commemorative coin program for 2027 to recognize the humanitarian and philanthropic contributions of the late Major League Baseball Hall of Famer Roberto Clemente.

The legislation seeking the Clemente commemorative coins was originally introduced in the House on Dec. 13, 2023, by Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-New York, and referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

In addition to his baseball prowess, Clemente was also notable for his charity work during the off-season from baseball.

Clemente died Dec. 31, 1972, at age 38 in a plane crash during emergency relief efforts from Puerto Rico to Managua, Nicaragua, where a devastating earthquake eight days earlier had killed 5,000 people.

Espaillat's legislation seeks the production and sale by the United States Mint, in Proof and Uncirculated versions, of up to 50,000 $5 gold coins, 400,000 silver dollars and 750,000 copper-nickel clad half dollars.

Net surcharges after the U.S. Mint recoups all production and associated costs would be "paid to the Roberto Clemente Foundation for application to general expenses associated with the fulfillment of the mission of the Roberto Clemente Foundation including for costs associated with educational, youth sports, and disaster relief historic preservation."