What you need to know: US launches coin featuring Trump’s face
The US Mint has released a new $1 coin featuring President Donald Trump to commemorate the nation's 250th anniversary. This marks the first time in nearly 200 years that a living person has appeared on US currency, a move that has sparked significant public debate.
Why it matters
The inclusion of a living president on currency breaks a long-standing American tradition and highlights the current administration's efforts to cement its legacy.
The coin marks the first time in nearly 200 years that a living person has been featured on the country’s currency.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info The US Department of the Treasury offers a rendering of the newly released $1 coin featuring the face of President Donald Trump [AFP] By Evan Semones Published On 2 Sep 2026 2 Sep 2026 United States President Donald Trump’s face has officially found its way onto the country’s currency.
On Tuesday at 12pm Eastern Time (16:00 GMT), the US Mint began circulating – and selling – a “once-in-a-generation” $1 coin bearing Trump’s likeness to commemorate the nation’s 250th anniversary.
The gold-coloured coins feature Trump’s portrait on one side, alongside inscriptions of “LIBERTY” and “IN GOD WE TRUST”. On the reverse is an illustration of the US presidential seal with “250” inscribed on its shield.
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