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Pillar of the Community
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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." Story Link: https://www.coinworld.com/news/us-c...al-proposals Edited by cptbilly
10/22/2024 10:51 am
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Bedrock of the Community
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Not a fan of sports figures on commemorative issues. There is no lasting memory here for most people.
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CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives
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Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved.
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Here's a link to a previous post about this potential coin: If you have not mentioned it yet, I would have.  
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There is no lasting memory here for most people. Regarding Clemente, tell that to the people in Pittsburgh. 
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CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives
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There is no lasting memory here for most people. He is well-remembered among baseball fans! In fact, Major League Baseball has named one of its sought-after annual awards in his honor - The Roberto Clemente Award. Per Major League Bseball: "The Roberto Clemente Award is bestowed annually to the player who best represents the game of Baseball through extraordinary character, community involvement, philanthropy and positive contributions, both on and off the field."I believe his memory is lasting!
Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved.
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Pillar of the Community
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Would a suite of Clemente commemoratives fare as well as the 1997 Jackie Robinson issues ? Here's the stats:  I would be a buyer of an UNC dollar. . . |
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I believe his memory is lasting! 
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I would be a buyer of an UNC dollar. . . I would love to buy a silver dollar and medal set.  The medal, of course, being a silver strike of the 1973 Roberto Clemente National Commemorative Medal.
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I'm not even a fan of professional sports anymore - it is just way too commercialized, and not to place them on coins? Thanks for shoving that down my throat you mint folks..
I wouldn't be surprized if all the games are all 'pre-ordained'
A few years ago the Arizona Cardinals played lousy all season on purpose in order to get first pick for the next year..
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Pillar of the Community
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John has a Very Strong point, " it is just way too commercialized, and not to place them on coins " Says it All for Me... ps, Unless of Course, Jim Thorpe Commemorative, 1912 Decathlon Olympic Athletic Champion!!! UNC Silver Dollars,   |
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CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives
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I wouldn't be surprized if all the games are all 'pre-ordained' Which other conspiracy theories do you believe?
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While I've no issue with commemorating sports stars and/or philanthropists on coins, I am curious about the chosen date, 2027. It doesn't seem to mark any significant anniversary or milestone from his life. Why 2027, and not (for example) 2034, the centenary of his birth? Or 2022, the 50th anniversary of his tragic death?
For me, a commemorative coin ought to actually "commemorate" something, other than "this guy existed, once".
Don't say "infinitely" when you mean "very"; otherwise, you'll have no word left when you want to talk about something really infinite. - C. S. Lewis
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CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives
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I am curious about the chosen date, 2027. It doesn't seem to mark any significant anniversary or milestone from his life. Why 2027? 2027 marks the 25th Anniversary of Major League Baseball (MLB) creating its annual Roberto Clemente Day - a significant event in MLB history. It's one of just three such days (i.e., a specific day that honors a past Major Leaguer / individual) on the MLB schedule each year (Lou Gehrig Day and Jackie Robinson Day are the others).
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I started to look it up, but I should have know commems would have the answer. |
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