Some House Republicans are planning to reveal a new measure to have Charlie Kirk memorialized on U.S. currency in the wake of his assassination.
Republican Study Committee Chairman August Pfluger (R-TX) and Rep. Abe Hamadeh (R-AZ) plan to introduce a bill directing the U.S. Treasury to mint 400,000 silver dollar coins with Kirk’s likeness, the pair first told Fox News.
The coins, which would be considered legal tender, would have Kirk’s image on one side and feature the words “well done, good and faithful servant” on the other.
Kirk was shot and killed while speaking at an event at Utah Valley State. Following his assassination, his widow, Erika Kirk, quoted the bible verse in a social media post memorializing her late husband.
They would also be inscribed with Kirk’s full name, “Charles James Kirk,” the year 2026 as well as the U.S.’ full name and motto.
The coins’ final design would be selected by the Treasury Secretary in consultation with President Trump.
“Since 1892, Congress has authorized commemorative coins to celebrate and honor historic American patriots,” Hamadeh told Fox News.
He also hailed Kirk as an “American treasure.”
“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,” Hamadeh said. “His life must be commemorated, and this coin will allow us to pass a reminder of his remarkable life on to generations to come.”
Pfluger said that passage of their legislation would make Kirk, at age 31, the youngest-ever American to be placed on U.S. currency at the time of the coins’ minting, which the Texas Republican called “a fitting honor that cements his extraordinary legacy alongside presidents and founding fathers who shaped our republic.”
A law passed by Congress in 1866 bars the image of a living person from being used on U.S. currency.
Several historical figures have been awarded the honor, even beyond American presidents.
Benjamin Franklin, one of America’s most influential Founding Fathers, appears on the $100 bill, while Alexander Hamilton, the nation’s first Secretary of the Treasury, is featured on the $10 note. U.S. coins also highlight prominent historical figures: the $1 coin has depicted leaders such as Sacagawea, Susan B. Anthony, and former Supreme Court Chief Justice John Marshall. Other familiar faces include George Washington on the $1 bill and quarter, Abraham Lincoln on the $5 bill and penny, Thomas Jefferson on the $2 bill and nickel, and Andrew Jackson on the $20 bill, among others—each representing a unique contribution to the nation’s history.
The proposal comes after the House passed a bipartisan resolution honoring Kirk and denouncing political violence late last week.
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