US Treasury to Issue New Trump Commemorative Coin for 250th Anniversary

The US Treasury Department announced it will release a new commemorative one-dollar coin featuring President Donald Trump as part of the United States' 250th anniversary celebrations. The coin is scheduled for sale this coming fall and was approved earlier this year by the US Commission of Fine Arts, whose members were appointed by Trump himself. Initially planned as a solid gold coin, the final version will be gold-plated.

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen stated the coin honors the enduring legacy of liberty and patriotism, emphasizing American values and the nation's commitment to freedom for all. The coin's obverse displays a stern portrait of Trump alongside the word "LIBERTY" and the dates 1776-2026. The reverse features the Great Seal's eagle with the inscriptions "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" and the Latin motto "E PLURIBUS UNUM."

The decision sparked controversy because federal law prohibits living presidents' images on US coins. However, the Treasury Secretary holds the authority to approve exceptions in special cases. This coin marks a rare instance of such an exception, linking the current presidency with the country's semiquincentennial celebration.