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New $1 coin featuring Trump in production at US Mint, treasury says
The Guardian • • nation
Key Points:
- The US Mint has begun producing a new commemorative $1 coin featuring Donald Trump as part of the nation's 250th anniversary celebration, with a scheduled release this fall.
- The coin's final design, approved earlier this year by the US Commission of Fine Arts—whose members were appointed by Trump—differs from the approved version by having a gold finish instead of solid gold.
- Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated the coin honors "the enduring legacy of liberty" and symbolizes patriotism, celebrating American values and freedom with Trump's image.
- The decision has sparked controversy since federal law prohibits living presidents from appearing on US currency, though the treasury secretary has authority to authorize certain coin issuances.
- The coin's obverse features Trump with the word "LIBERTY," dates 1776-2026, and the phrase "IN GOD WE TRUST," while the reverse displays the traditional bald eagle and inscriptions from the Great Seal of the United States.
