Trump's Face on New $1 Coin Revealed
Summary
The U.S. Treasury revealed the design of a new $1 coin featuring President Donald Trump’s face, created to honor the United States’ 250th anniversary. A lawsuit attempting to stop the coin’s production was dismissed by a judge, allowing the coin to move forward despite some controversy.Key Facts
- The new $1 coin shows President Trump’s face in the center, with "Liberty" at the top and "In God We Trust" beside his image.
- The coin also displays the years "1776-2026" to mark the U.S. semiquincentennial (250th anniversary).
- Initially, the coin design had Trump’s profile, but the revealed version shows a front-facing image.
- A 24-karat gold commemorative coin featuring Trump was planned, with only 47 pieces to be made as collectors’ items.
- A lawsuit was filed to block the coin’s production, citing a law that normally bans living presidents from appearing on currency.
- Judge Karin J. Immergut ruled the lawsuit could not stop production because the plaintiff had no personal harm and no legal standing.
- The coin’s design was approved by the Commission of Fine Arts, whose members were selected by President Trump.
- The controversy includes objections from Democrats and some coin collectors regarding the depiction of a living president on currency.
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