Trump's face is now on money, with $1 coins going into circulation
Summary
The U.S. Mint has released $1 coins featuring President Donald Trump's face to mark the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. These coins, which have a gold-colored finish, are legal money and can be bought online or found in circulation.Key Facts
- $1 coins with President Trump’s portrait entered circulation starting September 2, 2026.
- The coins commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with inscriptions showing "1776 ~ 2026," "LIBERTY," and "IN GOD WE TRUST."
- The coins are made from manganese brass, not real gold, and were made at the Philadelphia Mint.
- Rolls of 25 coins cost $61, and bags of 100 coins cost $154.50 on the U.S. Mint’s website.
- About 250,000 coins with special July 4th markings were randomly included in coin rolls and bags.
- Usually, living presidents do not appear on U.S. currency, but a 2020 law allowed this exception for commemorative coins like these.
- The last time a living president appeared on U.S. coins was 100 years ago on a half-dollar featuring Calvin Coolidge.
- Some officials questioned the legality of the coin’s design because it was not reviewed by the usual advisory committee, but the Treasury said the process was properly followed.
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