New $1 coin featuring Trump in production at US Mint, treasury says
Treasury officials said its final design was approved earlier this year by the US Commission of Fine Arts, whose members were appointed by Trump. However, the version revealed Wednesday is not identical to the previously approved design. At the same time, the treasury secretary has authority in certain situations to authorize the minting and issuance of coins.The front of the new coin shows Trump wearing a suit and tie with a stern expression.
- ▪Treasury officials said its final design was approved earlier this year by the US Commission of Fine Arts, whose members were appointed by Trump.
- ▪However, the version revealed Wednesday is not identical to the previously approved design.
- ▪At the same time, the treasury secretary has authority in certain situations to authorize the minting and issuance of coins.The front of the new coin shows Trump wearing a suit and tie with a stern expression.
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$1 coin featuring Donald Trump Photograph: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent via XView image in fullscreen$1 coin featuring Donald Trump Photograph: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent via XDonald TrumpNew $1 coin featuring Trump in production at US Mint, treasury saysCoin commemorating 250th anniversary will be released this fall and will mark the first time a living president appears on currencyMarina Dunbar and agencyWed 15 Jul 2026 15.24 EDTLast modified on Wed 15 Jul 2026 15.25 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThe treasury department announced Wednesday that the US Mint has started producing a new commemorative $1 coin featuring Donald Trump as part of the nation’s 250th anniversary celebration.The coin is scheduled for release this fall.
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