Heads or tails? $1 coin with Trump's face and gold finish go on sale
Summary
A special $1 coin featuring President Donald Trump's face on one side and the Great Seal of the United States on the other went on sale to celebrate America's 250th birthday. The coin was approved by the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts and is available for purchase from the U.S. Mint in rolls and bags.Key Facts
- The coin shows President Trump's face on the "heads" side and the Great Seal, with a bald eagle, on the "tails" side.
- The coin is gold-finished and includes the words "LIBERTY" and the years "1776 ~ 2026."
- The U.S. Commission of Fine Arts, which Trump appointed members to, approved the design this year.
- Federal law usually bans living presidents from being on U.S. currency, but exceptions can be made by the Treasury Secretary.
- The coin costs $61 for a roll of 25 and $154.50 for a bag of 100, with some special coins marked "July 4th" randomly included.
- Households are limited to two orders initially, but the limit lifts later.
- This coin is part of a series of efforts by President Trump to place his name and image on landmarks and memorabilia during his second term.
- The U.S. Mint states the coin honors "250 years of great American heritage."
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