U.S. Treasury Unveils $1 Gold Coin Featuring Trump’s Face Despite Legal Ban
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced a $1 gold coin bearing President Donald Trump’s image, minted to commemorate the U.S. semiquincentennial. The move defies a federal law prohibiting living figures on currency, but the administration cites the 2020 Circulating Collectible Coin Redesign Act as legal justification. Critics, including former GOP Representative Thomas Massie, decry the decision as a personality cult and warn of potential scams. The coin’s obverse shows Trump with “In God We Trust” and the years 1776–2026.
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Donald Trump to appear on gold coin for U.S. 250th anniversary
U.S. President Donald Trump is set to be featured on a 24-karat gold coin commemorating the 250th anniversary of American independence. The coin depicts Trump leaning on the Resolute Desk with clenched fists. This will be only the second time a living U.S. president has appeared on a coin. The move has raised questions about its legality, though details on the legal challenges are not elaborated in the article. The coin is part of the nation's 250th anniversary celebrations.
U.S. Mint to produce $1 coin with Trump's image for 250th anniversary
The U.S. Mint has begun producing a new $1 coin featuring President Donald Trump's image on the front, as part of commemorations for the nation's 250th anniversary. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the decision on July 15, 2026. The coin's design includes the words 'Liberty,' 'In God We Trust,' and '1776-2026' on the front, and a bald eagle from the presidential seal on the back. This design is a revision from an October draft that showed Trump with a raised fist and the words 'fight, fight, fight,' referencing the 2024 assassination attempt against him. Critics question the legality, citing an 1866 law banning living persons on currency (which applies to paper money, not coins) and a 2020 law forbidding living persons on anniversary coins. Bessent defended the move by noting President Calvin Coolidge appeared on a coin for the 150th anniversary. The coin is being minted in Philadelphia.
US Mint Unveils $1 Coin Featuring Trump Portrait, Sparking Legal and Political Controversy
The US Treasury, under Secretary Scott Bessent, has unveiled a $1 commemorative gold-hued coin featuring a forward-facing portrait of President Donald Trump to mark America's 250th anniversary in 2026. The design breaks a long-standing federal tradition and law that prohibits living persons from appearing on US currency. Legal experts and the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee say the coin is unauthorized by Congress and likely illegal, citing the 2020 Circulating Collectible Coin Redesign Act which bans portraits of living persons. The Treasury argues the Act authorizes the coin. The move has drawn bipartisan criticism from lawmakers, with some calling it a distraction from economic struggles. The coin, which contains no precious metals, is part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to imprint his likeness on federal symbols, including passports and currency.
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Scott Bessent says $1 coin with Trump's face will honor liberty and patriotism
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced a proposal for a $1 coin featuring former President Donald Trump's portrait, stating it would 'honor the enduring legacy of liberty' and serve as a 'lasting symbol of patriotism.' The announcement comes despite federal law that generally prohibits the portrait of a living person from appearing on U.S. currency. The Treasury Department cited the Circulating Collectible Coin Redesign Act of 2020 as legal authority for the coin. The proposal has sparked debate over its legality and political implications, as Trump remains a living former president and current political figure. The coin would be issued as part of the U.S. Mint's offerings, potentially coinciding with the country's 250th birthday celebrations.
US Government Mints Gold Coin with Donald Trump Portrait for 250th Independence Anniversary
The United States government, through the Treasury Department, has announced the minting of a new one-dollar gold coin featuring President Donald Trump's portrait to commemorate the 250th anniversary of American independence. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated the coin honors 'the enduring legacy of freedom' and represents 'a symbol of patriotism,' with Trump embodying 'the strength of American values.' The obverse shows a grim-looking Trump with the motto 'In God we trust' and the years 1776-2026, while the reverse displays the Great Seal. The announcement has sparked widespread mockery online, with Trump-critical Congressman Thomas Massie warning the US has 'entered the final phase.' Critics describe the move as an unprecedented personality cult reminiscent of authoritarian regimes like North Korea or China. The US mint plans additional Trump coins, with past similar pieces selling for over $1,000.
Bessent unveils $1 gold coin featuring Trump image
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday morning unveiled a new $1 commemorative gold coin featuring President Trump to commemorate the nation’s 250th anniversary. The coin will be struck by the U.S. Mint. Bessent stated that the coin honors the enduring legacy of liberty and serves as a lasting symbol of patriotism. The announcement was made via social media, highlighting the coin's role in celebrating 250 years of American independence.
Treasury Unveils New $1 Gold Coin Featuring President Trump's Face
The U.S. Treasury Department, via Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, announced a new $1 gold coin bearing President Trump's image to commemorate America's 250th independence anniversary. The coin, to be struck by the US Mint and released in fall 2026, is technically illegal under 31 U.S. Code § 5112, which prohibits depicting a living current or former president on coins until at least two years after death. The Trump administration argues the Circulating Collectible Coin Redesign Act of 2020 allows memorial coins for the 250th anniversary. The decision drew criticism, including from former GOP Representative Thomas Massie, who called it an example of narcissism and warned of potential scams involving worthless knockoffs.
Treasury Unveils New $1 Gold Coin With Trump’s Face on It
The U.S. Treasury Department, through Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, announced a new $1 gold coin featuring President Donald Trump's face, to be struck by the U.S. Mint in commemoration of America's 250th independence anniversary. The move faces legal scrutiny as 31 U.S. Code § 5112 prohibits coins from bearing the image of a living current or former president until at least two years after their death. The Trump administration argues the Circulating Collectible Coin Redesign Act of 2020 allows memorial coins for the 250th celebration. The decision drew criticism, including from former GOP Representative Thomas Massie, who called it an example of Trump's narcissism and warned of potential scams involving worthless knockoffs.
Treasury Unveils New $1 Gold Coin With Trump's Face on It
The U.S. Treasury Department, led by Secretary Scott Bessent, has unveiled a new $1 gold coin featuring President Donald Trump's face, to be struck by the US Mint in commemoration of America's 250th independence anniversary. The move is technically illegal under 31 U.S. Code § 5112, which prohibits coins from bearing the image of a living former or current president until at least two years after their death. The Trump administration is attempting to circumvent the law by citing the Circulating Collectible Coin Redesign Act of 2020, which allows the president to create memorial coins for the 250th anniversary. A Treasury spokesperson confirmed the coin is already in production and will be released this fall. The decision has drawn criticism, including from former GOP Representative Thomas Massie, who called it an example of Trump's narcissism and warned of potential scams involving worthless knockoffs.
Bessent Unveils $1 Gold Coin Featuring Trump's Face Despite Legal Ban
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on July 15, 2026, unveiled the first images of a $1 gold coin featuring President Donald Trump's face, intended for circulation to commemorate 250 years of American independence. The design appears to match a Semiquincentennial coin design previously shown by the U.S. Mint, rather than a 24-karat commemorative coin approved by the Federal Commission of Fine Arts in March. Federal law prohibits living people from appearing on U.S. currency, but the Trump administration argues the coin circumvents this ban based on a 2020 law allowing designs for the country's 250th anniversary. This follows Bessent's earlier announcement of a new $250 bill with Trump's face.