According to the U.S. Treasury Department, President Donald Trump will soon appear on a $1 coin marking America’s 250th anniversary of independence.
Scheduled for release this fall, the coin has already sparked debate over its design and the unprecedented use of the image of a sitting president. The Treasury Department has defended the design, saying it is intended as a tribute to patriotism and liberty.
U.S. Mint introduces Donald Trump $1 coin for America’s 250th anniversary
According to NBC Philadelphia, the U.S. Mint confirmed that the commemorative coin will feature Trump’s portrait alongside the words “LIBERTY,” “IN GOD WE TRUST,” and the dates 1776-2026. The reverse will feature the bald eagle from the Great Seal of the United States. It will also have the national motto, “E Pluribus Unum.”
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent shared an image of the coin on X. He added the caption, “As America commemorates 250 years of independence, the @usmint will begin striking this new $1 gold coin to honor the enduring legacy of liberty and a lasting symbol of patriotism. Featuring President Trump, it celebrates the strength of American values and the promise of a nation dedicated to preserving freedom for all.”
Speaking to Fox News, Trump said he was honored by the recognition. “It’s very unusual, but I was honored by it,” the president said, adding, “It’s very cute they gave me a coin.”
According to the Associated Press, the original design proposed by the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts was not selected for the final version. While the coin was initially envisioned as solid gold, the final design features only a gold finish. It also replaces an earlier concept that depicted Trump leaning forward on a desk.
The coin has prompted debate over the legality of depicting a sitting president on U.S. currency. The Treasury has defended the decision, citing the 1926 Sesquicentennial half dollar, which featured then-President Calvin Coolidge.
The coin follows many attempts to give Trump a historic legacy. The Treasury has also announced that future U.S. paper currency will feature Trump’s signature. However, according to the Associated Press, U.S. currency traditionally bears the signatures of the Treasury secretary and the Treasurer of the United States, not the president.
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Originally reported by Sreemanti Sengupta on RealityTea.
