NEW: GOP To Introduce Bill That Would Put Charlie Kirk On Silver Dollar Coins

House Republicans are moving to immortalize conservative activist Charlie Kirk on U.S. currency. A new bill, introduced this week by Rep. Abe Hamadeh (R-AZ), directs the Treasury Department to mint up to 400,000 silver dollar coins bearing Kirk’s likeness.

The proposal, formally titled the Charlie Kirk Commemorative Coin Act, would require the coins to be issued during the 2026 calendar year. Each $1 silver coin would weigh 26.73 grams, have a diameter of 1.5 inches, and contain no less than 90 percent silver. They would be considered legal tender, though lawmakers expect them to be sold primarily as collectors’ items.

“Charlie Kirk was a passionate defender of the First Amendment, a devoted husband and father, and a proud believer in American exceptionalism,” the bill states. It praises Kirk’s efforts to turn college campuses into “public town squares” for debate at a time when freedom of speech was under fire.

The coins’ reverse side would feature the inscription, “Well done, good and faithful servant”—a biblical phrase that supporters say captures Kirk’s devotion to his faith and his mission.

Rep. Hamadeh told Fox News that the effort is rooted in a long tradition. “Since 1892, Congress has authorized commemorative coins to celebrate and honor historic American patriots,” he said, adding that Charlie Kirk was nothing short of an “American treasure.”

Hamadeh praised Kirk’s devotion to the country, noting, “He tirelessly sacrificed his time, energy, and money to save this nation for future generations. Ultimately, at the hands of a radical leftist, he sacrificed his life.”

The Arizona Republican insisted that Kirk’s memory deserves a lasting tribute. “His life must be commemorated, and this coin will allow us to pass a reminder of his remarkable life on to generations to come,” Hamadeh declared.

Kirk’s death on September 10 at Utah Valley University sent waves through the conservative movement. He was shot while speaking to students as part of his “American Comeback Tour.” The suspect, 22-year-old Tyler James Robinson, has been charged with aggravated murder and other crimes in what Utah officials have described as a politically motivated killing.

According to the legislation, the U.S. Mint can use any of its facilities to strike the coins, which will be produced in both uncirculated and proof qualities. The Secretary of the Treasury will determine final designs in consultation with the president and after review by the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee.

Coins will carry standard inscriptions such as “Liberty,” “In God We Trust,” and “E Pluribus Unum,” along with Kirk’s full name and the year “2026.”

The bill requires the Treasury to sell the coins at prices covering the face value plus production costs, including design, labor, and marketing. Discounts would be available for bulk purchases and prepaid orders. Importantly, the legislation stipulates that the program must not create any net cost to taxpayers.

Already, schools and counties have begun naming facilities and roads in his honor. Now, Republicans in Washington want his image stamped into silver as a permanent reminder of his contributions to American politics and culture.

The legislation outlines Congress’s findings on Kirk’s influence. Born in 1993 in Arlington Heights, Illinois, Kirk rose to prominence as the founder of Turning Point USA, building it into one of the largest grassroots youth organizations in the country. Today, TPUSA boasts over 3,500 chapters nationwide, with tens of thousands of students seeking to start new ones in the wake of Kirk’s assassination earlier this month.

If passed, Kirk would join the ranks of other historic figures memorialized on U.S. commemorative coins.