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Watch: Trump $1 commemorative coin goes on sale

Watch: Trump $1 commemorative coin goes on sale

Summary

The US Mint started selling gold-colored $1 coins that show President Donald Trump's image. Normally, only people who have died can appear on US money, but a 2020 law allowed new coin designs for the country's 250th anniversary, which made this coin possible.

Key Facts

  • The US Mint is selling $1 coins with President Trump's likeness.
  • US rules usually allow only deceased people on currency.
  • A 2020 law permits new coin designs to celebrate 250 years of the United States.
  • The coins are gold-colored and commemorate the anniversary.
  • Pricing varies by quantity: a roll of 25 costs $61, and a bag of 100 costs $154.50.
  • The coins can be bought online through the US Mint.
  • The BBC produced a video report visiting the US Mint coin store.
  • The coin price in British pounds is approximately £0.74 each, £45 per 25-coin roll, and £114 per 100-coin bag.
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