New Coin With Donald Trump's Face Is Going Down to the Wire
Summary
A legal case is underway over a special gold coin planned to feature President Donald Trump's face for the United States' 250th anniversary on July 4. The lawsuit claims that U.S. law forbids living people from appearing on currency, and delays in court may push a decision until close to the anniversary date.Key Facts
- The coin is a 24-karat gold commemorative coin planned for the U.S. semiquincentennial (250th anniversary).
- The lawsuit was filed by Matthew Rickher, a retired lawyer and coin collector, in federal court in Oregon.
- Rickher argues that federal law bans living people from appearing on U.S. currency, and President Trump's image on the coin breaks this law.
- The U.S. Mint says the coin is allowed because it is a special commemorative coin, not regular currency.
- Congress has also separately prohibited living people from appearing on coins related to the 250th anniversary.
- The case has seen delays due to procedural issues and requests from both sides, pushing back important court decisions.
- A judge has delayed the government’s formal response until after a ruling on a temporary block of the coin, making that ruling critical.
- The coin design shows President Trump in a suit and tie, with the word “LIBERTY” above his head.
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