Treasury Officials Advance Plans for $250 Bill with Trump Portrait
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.
pbs.orgTreasury Department officials appointed by President Donald Trump have instructed the Bureau of Engraving and Printing to prepare design mockups for a $250 bill that would carry the president’s portrait. S. currency design and production.
Background on the Proposal No current U.S. bill exceeds $100 in circulation.
The $250 denomination would represent the largest paper note issued by the United States in modern times. The Bureau of Engraving and Printing has not yet confirmed whether the project has advanced beyond initial design work.
The Washington Examiner stated that Treasury officials are continuing to advance the effort. Further details on production timelines or security features have not been released. >"Treasury officials plow ahead with $250 bill featuring Trump’s face" — Washington Examiner, May 2026.
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Story Timeline
4 events- May 28, 6:03 PM ET
1 new source added: @Independent
1 source@Independent - May 28, 4:04 PM ET
2 new sources added: @WatcherGuru, @BitcoinMagazine
2 sources@WatcherGuru · @BitcoinMagazine - May 2026
Washington Post reported that Trump-appointed Treasury officials directed the Bureau of Engraving and Printing to prepare $250 bill prototypes.
2 sourcesWashington Post · Washington Examiner - May 2026
Washington Examiner stated Treasury officials are continuing to advance the $250 bill project.
1 sourceWashington Examiner
Potential Impact
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The Bureau of Engraving and Printing may allocate resources to complete design work on the new denomination.
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If approved, the $250 bill would become the highest-denomination note in active U.S. circulation.
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