The original legislation awarding a historic Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to Africans and their descendants enslaved within our country from August 20, 1619, to December 6, 1865

This section directs the Speaker of the House and the President pro tempore of the Senate to arrange for the award of a gold medal. This medal is dedicated collectively to enslaved persons, recognizing their "service as the greatest contributors to the foundation of America's economic greatness." The award is posthumous, covering the period from August 20, 1619, to December 6, 1865, acknowledging the immense suffering and deprivation they endured while their unpaid labor immeasurably advantaged the United States economy.

The Secretary of the Treasury is tasked with designing and striking the gold medal with suitable emblems and inscriptions that reflect the profound historical significance of the award. Following its official award, the medal will be permanently transferred to the Smithsonian Institution for public display at the National Museum of African-American History & Culture, ensuring its accessibility for both public education and scholarly research into the legacy of slavery.

This section authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to produce and sell bronze duplicates of the gold medal to the public. The pricing for these duplicates is set to cover all associated production costs, including labor, materials, and overhead. All proceeds generated from the sale of these duplicate medals will be deposited into the United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund, which is also explicitly authorized to cover the initial costs of striking both the original gold medal and its bronze replicas, creating a self-sustaining financial model for the commemoration.