Abraham Lincoln Commemorative Coin Act

The Abraham Lincoln Commemorative Coin Act authorized the U.S. Treasury to mint and issue up to 500,000 silver one-dollar coins in 2009 to mark the 200th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s birth. These limited-edition coins were designed to celebrate Lincoln’s life and legacy, featuring his image and symbols of his presidency.

For citizens and collectors, the bill made these specialty coins available for purchase directly from the U.S. Mint for a one-year period. Each sale included a $10 surcharge, with the resulting funds directed to the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission to support educational programs and commemorative events across the country.