New $1 coin featuring Trump in production at US Mint, treasury says | Donald Trump
The U.S. Mint has begun producing a new $1 commemorative coin featuring Donald Trump as part of the nation’s 250th anniversary celebrations, the Treasury department announced Wednesday.
The coin is scheduled to be released this fall. Treasury officials said its final design was approved earlier this year by the U.S. Commission on Fine Arts, whose members were appointed by Trump. However, the version unveiled on Wednesday is not the same as the previously approved design. Among the changes is that the coin will be gold-plated instead of being made of solid gold.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said: x post The coin aims to “honor the enduring legacy of freedom and an enduring symbol of patriotism,” adding: “Featuring President Trump, the coin celebrates the strength of American values and the promise of a nation dedicated to preserving freedom for all.”
The decision had already sparked criticism because federal law prohibits living presidents from appearing on U.S. currency. At the same time, the treasury secretary has the authority to authorize the minting and issuance of coins in certain cases.
The obverse of the new coin shows Trump wearing a suit and tie and having a stern expression. The word “LIBERTY” appears on the top edge, while the dates 1776-2026 are displayed on the bottom. In the middle is the phrase “IN GOD WE TRUST.”
The reverse of the coin features the traditional bald eagle of the Great Seal of the United States. “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA” is written on the top edge, and the shield on the eagle’s chest bears the Latin phrase “E PLURIBUS UNUM,” meaning “One of many.”
Trump has repeatedly sought to embed his name and image in prominent institutions and projects, including the renaming of the U.S. Institute of Peace, the Kennedy Center performing arts venue and a new class of warships, among other accolades.
In March, it was announced that Trump’s signature would soon appear on US paper currency. This move marks the first time a sitting US president’s signature has been included in legal tender. To accommodate this change, the treasurer’s signature will be removed for the first time since 1861.
