Trump $1 coin makes him first living president on US currency in a century
The US Mint has released a commemorative $1 coin featuring President Donald Trump to mark America's 250th anniversary. Although federal law typically prohibits living presidents from appearing on currency, a specific legislative design clause allowed for this exception.
Why it matters
This marks the first time a living US president has appeared on currency in a century, highlighting a unique intersection of political branding and commemorative numismatics.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Osmond Chia Business reporter Reuters Donald Trump's portrait has made its way on to a US coin - the latest move by the president to put his personal stamp on American institutions.
On Wednesday, the US Mint launched the $1 (£0.74) coin with a portrait of Trump alongside the words "Liberty" and "In God We Trust", to celebrate America's 250th anniversary.
The Mint said the coins, which are being marketed as a collectable, were not being put into circulation for daily use.
The law bans living presidents from appearing on US currency, but a design clause in legislation for the anniversary was used to overcome this.
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