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NewsNBC 6 South Florida (WTVJ) – PoliticsJuly 16, 2026Miami-Dade

U.S. Mint Producing $1 Coin Featuring President Trump for 250th Anniversary

The U.S. Mint is producing a new $1 commemorative coin featuring President Donald Trump to mark America's 250th birthday. The coin, which features a gold finish rather than solid gold, deviates from the initial design approved by the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts.

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Why It Matters

The issuance of this coin marks a departure from traditional U.S. currency practices regarding the depiction of living presidents, utilizing the Treasury Secretary's discretionary authority.

Key Facts

  • The U.S. Mint is producing a $1 commemorative coin featuring President Donald Trump for America's 250th birthday.
  • The coin has a gold finish rather than being made of solid gold.
  • The final design differs from the version approved earlier this year by the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts.
  • The front of the coin features an image of Trump, the word 'LIBERTY', the dates '1776-2026', and 'IN GOD WE TRUST'.
  • The reverse side features the Great Seal of the U.S. with a bald eagle and the phrase 'E PLURIBUS UNUM'.
  • Federal law generally prohibits the depiction of a living president on U.S. currency, though the Treasury Secretary has authority to authorize specific minting circumstances.
  • The Treasury Department did not explain why the final product diverged from the originally approved design.
  • In March, the Treasury Department announced that President Trump's signature would appear on all new U.S. paper currency.

Who's Mentioned

personScott Bessent“Treasury Secretary who announced the coin and holds authority over minting.”organizationTreasury Department“The federal department overseeing the coin's production and design.”organizationU.S. Mint“The federal agency responsible for producing the coin.”personDarlene Superville“Associated Press writer who contributed to the report.”organizationU.S. Commission of Fine Arts“The panel that approved the initial design of the coin.”personDonald Trump“President of the United States featured on the new commemorative coin.”