US Treasury secretary confirms plans for banknote featuring Trump’s face
The US Treasury Secretary has announced plans for a new $250 banknote featuring President Donald Trump's face. This would mark the first time a living person has appeared on US currency in over a century, pending legislative approval. The proposed bill aims to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
- ▪Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed preparations for a $250 bill featuring Donald Trump's portrait.
- ▪Current US law prohibits living individuals from appearing on currency, but legislation is being considered to allow this.
- ▪The design for the bill includes the phrase 'America 250 anniversary' to celebrate the upcoming milestone.
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News|Donald TrumpUS Treasury secretary confirms plans for banknote featuring Trump’s faceProposed $250 bill would mark the first time a living person has appeared on US currency in more than a century.ListenListen (3 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoTreasury Secretary Scott Bessent holds up a printed media article about a possible $250 bill featuring the portrait of US President Donald Trump, during a news briefing at the White House in Washington, DC, on May 28, 2026 [Evan Vucci/Reuters]By Adam Hancock, AFP and The Associated PressPublished On 29 May 202629 May 2026US Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent says preparations are under way to print a new $250 banknote featuring President Donald…
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