New $1 coin featuring Trump in production at US Mint, treasury says
Summary
The US Treasury announced that the US Mint has begun making a new $1 coin featuring President Donald Trump for the 250th anniversary of the United States. The coin is set to be released this fall and shows President Trump’s image on one side and a bald eagle on the other.Key Facts
- The coin features President Trump and is part of the nation’s 250th anniversary celebration.
- Its design was approved earlier this year by the US Commission of Fine Arts, whose members were chosen by President Trump.
- The coin has a gold finish but is not made of solid gold.
- The front of the coin shows President Trump wearing a suit and tie, with the word “LIBERTY” and the dates 1776-2026.
- The back shows the bald eagle from the Great Seal of the United States with “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA” and the phrase “E PLURIBUS UNUM” on the eagle’s shield.
- Federal law usually does not allow living presidents to appear on US currency, but the treasury secretary has the power to approve coins in special cases.
- President Trump has supported placing his name and image on several institutions and projects.
- Recently, it was announced that President Trump’s signature will appear on US paper money while removing the treasurer’s signature for the first time since 1861.
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