Commemorative Coins: Background, Legislative Process, and Issues for Congress.

The article focuses on the background, legislative process, and issues surrounding commemorative coins produced by the U.S. Mint. Topics include the historical and modern eras of commemorative coin issuance, the legislative format for authorizing coins, and the consultation process involving various entities like the Citizens Coin Advisory Commission and the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts. It discusses potential options for Congress to modify the commemorative coin process.