The U.S. Mint is releasing $1 coins featuring President Donald Trump's face to commemorate America's 250th birthday. The gold-finished coins, priced at $61 for a roll of 25, depict Trump's likeness on one side and the Great Seal on the other.
The release of coins featuring a living president's likeness is a notable departure from tradition, reflecting the Trump administration's efforts to place the president's image on national symbols and cement his legacy.
The U.S. Mint began selling $1 coins on Wednesday, featuring President Donald Trump's likeness. The gold-finished coins are intended to commemorate the 250th anniversary of America's founding. One side displays Trump's face, designated as 'heads,' while the reverse features the Great Seal of the United States as 'tails.'
The design received approval from the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts. Trump signed bipartisan legislation in 2020 giving the Treasury power to issue $1 coins "with designs emblematic of the United States semiquincentennial" in 2026.
These coins, which are legal tender, have drawn some criticism due to federal laws prohibiting the depiction of living individuals on U.S. currency, although the Treasury Secretary can authorize such special mintings. The coins are inscribed with 'LIBERTY' and '1776 (tilde) 2026' above Trump's image, and 'E PLURIBUS UNUM' on the Great Seal side.
A roll of 25 coins will be available for $61, and a bag of 100 for $154.50. The U.S. Mint has also randomly included some special 'July 4th' marked coins, struck on the anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, within these sales. Initially, households are limited to two orders, a cap that will be lifted on Thursday.