On Tuesday evening the United States Mint rolled out a limited edition $1 coin featuring Donald Trump’s face and the words Liberty and In God We Trust to mark America’s 250th anniversary. The piece is officially marketed as a collector’s item and will not enter daily currency circulation, though it does qualify as legal tender.
The coin’s release sidestepped a federal statute that prohibits living presidents appearing on the reverse side of coins. By using a special clause in the anniversary legislation, the Mint was able to place Trump’s image on the obverse. The first known instance of a living U.S. president on money was a half‑dollar die used for the 1926 coin commemorating the country’s 150th birthday, which showcased President Calvin Coolidge.
Initial units were snapped up quickly; the Mint’s online store showed “not currently in stock” moments after launch even as it promised more were being minted. Pricing stands at $61 for a roll of 25 coins or $154.50 for a 100‑coin bag. The coins were also sold via vending machines located inside the Mint store on Pennsylvania Avenue.
While these coins can theoretically settle debt or pay taxes, businesses aren’t required to accept them. The coin’s metallic composition is predominantly copper (88.5%) with zinc, nickel, and a manganese brass outer layer, giving it a bright gold hue without containing real gold.
Following the flip‑coin launch, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced plans to issue a new $250 bill featuring Trump’s portrait, an unprecedented move for a sitting president. The move has spurred scrutiny from lawmakers and the public about how American symbolism is used.
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