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Treasury Officials Prepare Design Mockups for Proposed $250 Bill
Political appointees at the Treasury Department have directed the Bureau of Engraving and Printing to create prototypes for a new $250 bill featuring President Trump’s portrait. The Washington Post first reported the internal push.
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Treasury Department officials have instructed the Bureau of Engraving and Printing to prepare design mockups for a $250 bill, according to reports on a congressional proposal tied to the nation’s 250th anniversary. No U.S. currency denomination higher than $100 is currently in circulation.
The proposal under consideration would mark the semiquincentennial with a new high-denomination note. Scott Bessent stated that legislation to put President Trump on a $250 bill has been “proposed” and is now up to Congress. The Washington Examiner reported that Treasury officials are continuing to advance the effort.
The Bureau of Engraving and Printing has not yet confirmed whether the project has advanced beyond initial design work. Further details on production timelines or security features have not been released.
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