Heads or tails? $1 coin with Trump’s face and gold finish to go on sale
Summary
The U.S. Mint is selling a new $1 coin that features President Donald Trump’s face on one side and the Great Seal of the United States on the other. The coin was made to honor America’s 250th birthday and has sparked discussion because showing a living president on currency is usually not allowed.Key Facts
- The new $1 coin shows President Trump’s face on the “heads” side and the Great Seal of the United States on the “tails” side.
- The design was approved by the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts, whose members were appointed by President Trump.
- The coin honors 250 years of American history, from 1776 to 2026.
- The coin includes the word “LIBERTY” above Trump’s face and “E PLURIBUS UNUM” on the Great Seal side, a Latin phrase meaning “out of many, one.”
- A roll of 25 coins costs $61, and a bag of 100 coins costs $154.50.
- Some coins made on July 4th are marked specially to honor Independence Day.
- Federal law normally does not allow living presidents to appear on U.S. currency, but special exceptions can be made by the treasury secretary.
- Buyers can order up to two rolls or bags at first; this limit will increase after the first day of sales.
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