US Mint Says Donald Trump Gold Coins Won't Be Ready for 250th Anniversary
Summary
The U.S. Mint announced delays in producing new gold coins featuring President Donald Trump that commemorate the United States' 250th anniversary. The final design has not yet been approved, and the coins are expected to be released several months after the July 4, 2026 anniversary.Key Facts
- The coins feature President Donald Trump and celebrate the U.S. Semiquincentennial (250th anniversary of independence).
- The U.S. Mint has not started production because the final coin design is still under review.
- After design approval, it will take about six to eight weeks to begin coin striking and several more months for full production.
- The coins will not be available by July 4, 2026, the actual anniversary date.
- A lawsuit tried to stop the coins, arguing it is illegal to show a living president on currency, but the lawsuit was unsuccessful.
- The Justice Department said using a living person's image on coins is not illegal, citing past coins featuring living people.
- Congress approval is not needed to mint coins with living individuals on them.
- The U.S. Mint’s Office of Design Management is managing the coin’s design process.
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