The US Mint says it's making a $1 coin with Trump's face on it
The US Treasury has unveiled a commemorative $1 coin featuring Donald Trump, sparking controversy due to federal laws that prohibit living individuals from appearing on US currency. Experts and committee members suggest the move may be legally unauthorized.
Why it matters
It highlights a potential conflict between executive branch actions and established federal statutes regarding national currency.
The Treasury announced a new $1 commemorative gold-toned coin featuring a front-facing portrait of Donald Trump. US Treasury The Treasury announced a new $1 commemorative coin featuring Donald Trump. The coin features a forward-facing portrait of Trump alongside the words "In God We Trust." The coin could be legally thorny, as federal law bars living people from appearing on US currency. Donald Trump wants to add another government-issued item to the growing list bearing his name or likeness: a $1 commemorative coin. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday unveiled the design for a new gold-hued $1 coin marking America's 250th anniversary . The coin features a forward-facing portrait of Trump alongside the words "In God We Trust" and the inscription "1776-2026." The initials "JFM" stand for Joseph F. Menna, chief engraver of the US Mint since 2019.
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