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U.S. Mint to Strike $1 Gold Coin Depicting Sitting President Trump for 250th Anniversary
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent released photos of the coin on July 15 as part of America 250. The design shows Trump head-on with inscriptions marking the nation's 250th anniversary. The Commission of Fine Arts approved the proposal in March.
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent released photos of a new $1 gold coin featuring President Trump on July 15. The coin forms part of the America 250 commemoration of the nation's 250th anniversary. Bessent posted on X that the U.S.
Mint will begin striking the coin. Featuring President Trump, it celebrates the strength of American values, and the promise of a nation dedicated to preserving freedom for all,” he wrote.
The Commission of Fine Arts approved the proposal in March, Washington Examiner reported. Federal law does not permit the sitting president’s face on currency, and the Presidential $1 Coin Act of 2005 restricts dollar coins to deceased presidents. The project proceeded under the anniversary context.
The coin displays Trump’s face head-on, with the word “Liberty” arched above. The dates “1776-2026” appear below, and the words “In God We Trust” sit next to the portrait. The U.S. Mint has also announced four new quarters, one new nickel, and one dime for America 250.
It launched limited-edition July 4 quarters earlier. No sale date for the Trump coin has been announced.
