Contract With America Coin
The “Contract with America” 1oz silver coin symbolizes the Republican Party’s historic victory in 1994 during midterm elections, granting them control of Congress after four decades led by Speaker of the House, Newt Gingrich
1oz Fine Silver
This coin weighs 1 ounce and is made of 0.999 Fine Silver
Contract With America
Commemorating Speaker Newt Gingrich's Contract With America.
Contract Tenets
The reverse highlights the 10 tenets in the Contract with America.
Creating Impact
& Inspiring Change.
The "Contract with America," led by Newt Gingrich in 1994, was a pivotal political platform that reshaped American politics. It propelled the Republican Party to a historic victory in the midterm elections, giving them control of Congress for the first time in four decades. The contract outlined a clear legislative agenda, focusing on issues like tax cuts, welfare reform, and a balanced budget amendment. This marked a shift towards fiscal responsibility and smaller government, influencing subsequent policy debates. While not all proposals were enacted, the Contract's impact on American politics is enduring, solidifying Gingrich's prominence and inspiring future political movements. It also contributed to increased partisanship, leaving a lasting legacy in the annals of American political history.
Why We
made it
The Vision
The Contract with America envisioned a fiscally responsible, streamlined government focused on welfare reform, tax cuts, and a balanced budget, reshaping the political landscape in the 1990s.
The Purpose
The purpose of the Contract with America was to present a unified and specific policy agenda to American voters with the goal of redefining the priorities and direction of the United States government.
The Success
The Contract with America achieved key successes including the overhaul of the U.S. welfare system through the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Act of 1996, along with the passage of the Balanced Budget Act of 1997, fundamentally reshaping the political and fiscal landscape of the United States.
Limited Edition .999 Fine Silver Coin Honoring Speaker Gingrich and the last time we balanced the budget
The Reverse Features the 10 Tenets in the contract With America
- Fiscal Responsibility Act
- Taking Back Our Streets Act
- Personal Responsibility Act
- Family Reinforcement Act
- American Dream Restoration Act
- National Security Restoration Act
- Senior Citizens Fairness Act
- Job Creation and Wage Enhancement Act
- Common-Sense Legal Reform Act
- Citizen Legislature Act
Newt Gingrich - 1oz
Silver Coin
Introducing the Contract with America Commemorative 1-Ounce Silver Coin: A tribute to the transformative political platform of 1994, symbolizing its historic achievements, including the overhaul of the U.S. welfare system and the landmark Balanced Budget Act of 1997. This coin serves as a lasting reminder of the enduring legacy of fiscal responsibility and the pursuit of a smaller government that continues to shape American policy.
- 1oz Fine Silver
- Contract With America
- Endorsed by Newt Gingrich