U.S. Mint Begins Production of $1 Coin Featuring President Trump

The U.S. Mint has begun production of a new commemorative $1 coin featuring President Trump. The Treasury Department announced the start of production on Wednesday. The coin commemorates the United States’ 250th anniversary and is scheduled for release in fall 2026.

The final design was approved earlier in 2026 by the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts. The released design differs from the previously approved design. The coin has a gold finish and is composed of non-precious metals.

The front shows Trump wearing a suit and tie with a stern expression. The word “LIBERTY” appears across the top edge, the dates 1776-2026 run along the bottom edge, and the phrase “IN GOD WE TRUST” is positioned in the center. The reverse features the traditional bald eagle from the Great Seal of the United States.

CBS News reported that the Trump administration previously proposed the same design for the semiquincentennial coin under a 2020 law allowing new designs to commemorate the U.S. semiquincentennial. Federal law bars living presidents from appearing on U.S.

Currency, though the Treasury Secretary has authority in certain situations to authorize the minting and issuance of coins. In March 2026, it was announced that Trump’s signature would appear on U.S. paper currency.