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Trump $1 coins go on sale today, priced at $1.55 to more than $2 each

Trump $1 coins go on sale today, priced at $1.55 to more than $2 each

Summary

The U.S. Mint started selling gold-colored $1 coins that feature President Donald Trump's face. These coins are priced between $1.55 and $2.44 and celebrate the USA’s 250th anniversary.

Key Facts

  • The $1 coins show President Trump’s portrait on one side and the presidential seal on the other.
  • The coins include inscriptions like "Liberty," "In God We Trust," and "1776 ~ 2026."
  • Prices vary by quantity: a roll of 25 coins costs $61, a bag of 100 costs $154.50.
  • The coins are gold-colored but made mostly of copper and other metals; they contain no real gold.
  • The coins are legal money but are mainly sold as collectible items.
  • This special coin release celebrates the 250th anniversary of the United States.
  • US law normally only allows images of deceased people on money, but a 2020 law permits new designs for this anniversary.
  • Some coins will have a special "July 4th" mark and are randomly included in sales.
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