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The US Treasury Department announced on Wednesday that the US Mint has begun production of a new commemorative $1 coin featuring Donald Trump, as part of the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States.
The coin is expected to be put into circulation this fall. Treasury officials said the final design was approved earlier this year by the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts, whose members are appointed by Trump. However, the version unveiled Wednesday is not identical to the previously approved design. Among the key differences is that the coin has a gold-colored finish and is not made of pure gold.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent wrote on the X platform that the coin aims to “honor the enduring legacy of freedom and serve as a lasting symbol of patriotism,” adding: “With President Trump, it celebrates the strength of American values and the promise of a nation committed to preserving freedom for all.”
The decision has drawn criticism, as federal law prohibits sitting presidents from appearing on U.S. currency. However, in certain circumstances, the Treasury Secretary has the authority to authorize the production and issuance of coins.
The obverse of the coin features Trump wearing a suit and tie, with a serious expression on his face. The word “LIBERTY” is engraved at the top, while the years 1776–2026 appear below. In the center is the motto “IN GOD WE TRUST.”
On the reverse is the traditional bald eagle from the Great Seal of the United States. Surrounding it is the inscription “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” while the eagle’s shield is inscribed with the Latin phrase “E PLURIBUS UNUM,” which means “Out of many, one.”
Trump has repeatedly sought to have his name and image associated with important national institutions and projects, including renaming the U.S. Institute of Peace, the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, and a new class of warships, among other honors.
It was also announced in March that Trump's signature would soon appear on U.S. banknotes. This would be the first time that a sitting president's signature has been placed on official U.S. currency. To make this change possible, the signature of the United States Treasurer will be removed for the first time since 1861.
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