Head’s up: The $1 coin showing the president’s face is officially on sale

The U.S. Mint is set to begin selling a commemorative $1 coin featuring the face of President Donald Trump, marking the 250th anniversary of America's founding, according to an announcement made on Wednesday. The coin's obverse displays Trump's portrait alongside the Great Seal of the United States on the reverse. The design was approved this year by the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts, a body whose members, including Trump, approved the coin.

In earlier discussions, the president referred to the idea as "very unusual" but expressed honor at its realization. Trump's tenure has been marked by similar attempts, including contentious efforts to inscribe his name on the Kennedy Center and the U.S. Institute for Peace, as he seeks to leave a mark on history. The coins, legal tender, have drawn criticism due to federal law prohibiting the depiction of a living president on U.S. currency; however, the Treasury Secretary retains the authority to authorize such minting.

On the coin's obverse, "LIBERTY" is inscribed above Trump's face, "1776 (~) 2026" below, and "E PLURIBUS UNUM" in a banner. Rolls of 25 coins cost $61, while bags of 100 cost $154.50, with special coins marked "July 4th" due to their minting date. Each household can place a maximum of two orders, though this restriction will be lifted at 2 p.m. Eastern time on Thursday.