Which advisory committee reviews U.S. coin designs for the Treasury Secretary during the America250 program?
Answer
Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee
The Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee reviews U.S. coin designs for the Treasury Secretary during the America250 program.
The committee, commonly abbreviated CCAC, advises the Secretary of the Treasury on themes and designs for coins and medals. During the semiquincentennial program, it reviewed proposed designs for several denominations, including the dime, quarters and other anniversary issues.
The Commission of Fine Arts also participates in the review process, but the two bodies have different roles. The Commission of Fine Arts advises on public art and design matters, while the CCAC provides specialized advice concerning the nation’s coinage and medals. The Secretary of the Treasury makes the final design decisions after consultation and review.
The committee should not be confused with the United States Mint itself. The Mint manufactures coins and manages much of the design-development process, but the legal review structure includes the Treasury Secretary, the CCAC and the Commission of Fine Arts. That process helped shape the visual program commemorating the 250th anniversary of American independence.