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Americans Told To Use New Trump Coins at Liberal Businesses

Americans Told To Use New Trump Coins at Liberal Businesses

Summary

The U.S. Treasury has released a new $1 coin featuring President Donald Trump’s portrait to mark the nation’s 250th anniversary. Treasurer Brandon Beach encouraged people to spend these coins at liberal businesses, saying it might cause a reaction, though the coins are legal money and can be used like regular change.

Key Facts

  • The new $1 coin features President Donald Trump’s portrait and marks the United States' 250th anniversary.
  • The coin is gold-colored but made mostly of copper, zinc, manganese, and nickel.
  • These coins were first sold in September and cost more than their $1 face value for collectors.
  • Treasurer Brandon Beach challenged Americans to spend Trump coins at liberal coffee shops.
  • It is the first time in 100 years a living president has appeared on a U.S. coin due to a special law for the anniversary.
  • The coin’s other side shows the Presidential Seal with an eagle and "250" to mark the anniversary.
  • About 250,000 coins were made with a special July 4th mark and mixed into regular rolls and bags.
  • The coins can be used as normal money, even though many were bought as collectibles.
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