Trump Wants His Face on New $250 Bill; an 1866 Law Says It's Not Allowed
Summary
The U.S. Treasury Department is planning for a new $250 bill that would feature President Donald Trump’s image. However, a law from 1866 bans living people from appearing on U.S. money, so this plan cannot move forward without approval from Congress.Key Facts
- Treasury officials are working on a new $250 bill with President Trump’s portrait.
- A law passed in 1866 prohibits living people from being on U.S. currency.
- The last living person to appear on U.S. money was before 1866.
- The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) cannot legally print this bill without a change in the law.
- A mock-up of the bill shows Trump’s face above “250 AMERICA” for the nation’s 250th anniversary.
- The plan is supported by some Treasury officials and was shown by Representative Andy Barr and U.S. Treasurer Brandon Beach.
- Producing new currency usually takes many years, which may delay the bill beyond the 2026 anniversary.
- The BEP director was reassigned amid disagreements about the bill’s legality and timeline.
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