Meet Trump’s ‘favourite British artist’ designing the White House’s new $250 bill
Iain Alexander, a British artist, is designing a proposed $250 banknote featuring Donald Trump's mugshot. The initiative is being pushed by Trump officials at the Treasury Department to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States. Despite federal law prohibiting living individuals from appearing on currency, Alexander claims Trump appreciates his work and has proposed a theme of women's liberation for the bill's design.
- ▪Iain Alexander is a former DJ and professional swimmer leading the design of a potential $250 banknote.
- ▪The banknote design includes Donald Trump's mugshot and aims to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the US.
- ▪Federal law states that only deceased individuals can appear on currency, complicating the proposal.
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