U.S. Mint will produce $1 coin with Trump's image, Treasury Secretary says

The U.S. Treasury announced that the U.S. Mint is producing $1 coins featuring President Donald Trump to commemorate the nation's 250th anniversary. The decision has sparked debate regarding the legality of placing a living person on currency, despite Treasury officials citing historical precedents.
The U.S. Mint will begin producing $1 coins with President Donald Trump’s face on the front as part of its commemoration of the nation’s 250th anniversary, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Wednesday (July 15, 2026).
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