Claim: Republican lawmakers are introducing a bill to print Charlie Kirk’s image and name on 400,000 currency coins to honor his legacy.

On September 10, 2025, conservative activist Charlie Kirk was assassinated during a public event at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah, an incident first confirmed by The New York Times shortly after the shooting. Major American outlets, including ABC News, CBS News, CNN, Reuters, and NBC News, extensively covered the event and its aftermath.

Following the shooting, President Donald Trump ordered White House flags to be flown at half-staff as a mark of respect for Kirk’s legacy, according to an official White House proclamation. The proclamation expressed condolences to Kirk’s family and praised his influence on American youth. Trump also mourned Kirk publicly through social media statements, emphasizing his dedication to conservative youth activism (Twitter statement via Truth Social).

Weeks later, on September 24, 2025, Republican lawmakers introduced the Charlie Kirk Commemorative Coin Act in the U.S. House of Representatives. The bill proposes minting up to 400,000 silver dollar coins featuring Kirk’s portrait, full name, “Charles James Kirk,” the year 2026, and the inscription “Well done, good and faithful servant.”

The coin’s final design will be chosen by the Secretary of the Treasury in consultation with the President, following federal protocols for commemorative coins (bill text). The proposal has drawn national attention and sparked debate about commemorating recently deceased public figures.

Our Rating: Partially True

Explanation: The legislation to mint commemorative silver dollar coins bearing Charlie Kirk’s image and name was officially introduced, and details about the proposed coin’s design and issuance are accurate according to the bill text and government records. However, the bill remains under consideration, having been referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. The coin has not yet been minted or approved for mass circulation.

The status of the Charlie Kirk Commemorative Coin Act (H.R. 5580) is that it was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives on September 26, 2025, and referred to the House Committee on Financial Services for review. The bill currently has 26 cosponsors and outlines specifications for minting up to 400,000 silver dollar coins commemorating Charlie Kirk. As of now, the bill has not passed the committee stage or been signed into law (congress.gov bill status) (trackbill).

While the legislation is genuine and progressing through the early stages of the legislative process, the commemorative coins have not yet been authorized for production or circulation. Furthermore, such commemorative coins differ from general U.S. currency and are primarily collectible items. Therefore, while the proposed legislation is real, the claim that Kirk’s image currently appears on U.S. currency is premature until the bill passes and the coins are officially issued.

Our Fact-Checking Sources

• The New York Times report confirming Charlie Kirk’s assassination, September 10, 2025: The New York Times
• ABC News visual timeline of the Charlie Kirk shooting, September 11, 2025: ABC News
• CBS News live updates on the Utah shooting event, September 13, 2025: CBS News
• CNN coverage of Charlie Kirk’s death and aftermath, September 11, 2025: CNN
• Reuters report on political assassination and national response, September 10, 2025: Reuters
• NBC News eyewitness account and security overview, September 11, 2025: NBC News
• White House proclamation honoring Charlie Kirk, September 10, 2025: White House
• Text of the Charlie Kirk Commemorative Coin Act (H.R. 5580), September 26, 2025: Congress.gov – Bill Text
• Bill status and legislative actions for H.R. 5580, September 26, 2025: Congress.gov – Bill Status
• Bill tracking and summary details for H.R. 5580, September 26, 2025: TrackBill