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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedSeptember 2, 2026Miami-Dade

U.S. Mint releases commemorative $1 coin featuring Donald Trump for 250th anniversary

The U.S. Mint is releasing a commemorative $1 coin featuring the face of President Donald Trump to mark America's 250th birthday. While federal law generally prohibits depicting living presidents on currency, the Treasury Secretary has authorized this special issuance.

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Why It Matters

The coin serves as and is being sold to the public in bulk rolls and bags, with specific purchase limits and special-issue versions available.

Key Facts

  • The U.S. Mint is selling $1 coins featuring President Donald Trump to commemorate the nation's 250th anniversary.
  • The coin features Trump's face on the 'heads' side and the Great Seal of the United States on the 'tails' side.
  • A roll of 25 coins costs $61; a bag of 100 coins costs $154.50.
  • Special-issue coins struck on July 4th are randomly hidden within the rolls and bags.
  • The coins are considered legal tender.
  • Federal law generally bars the depiction of living presidents on currency, but the Treasury Secretary has authority to issue special coins.
  • Initial orders are limited to two per household.
  • The purchase limit of two orders per household will be lifted at 2 p.m. ET on Thursday.
  • The coin design was approved by the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts.

Who's Mentioned

organizationU.S. Mint“The agency responsible for minting and selling the coins”organizationU.S. Commission of Fine Arts“Approved the coin design”personDonald Trump“President whose face is featured on the commemorative coin”