US Mint begins circulation, sale of Trump $1 coins
It’s the first time U.S. currency features a living person since the mid-1800s.
The U.S. Mint has introduced $1 coins featuring President Donald Trump's portrait into circulation and for sale, marking a historic first since 1866 when Congress prohibited living individuals from appearing on currency. The coins are part of a commemorative release coinciding with the nation's 250th anniversary and are available in 25- or 100-coin packages, priced between $61 and $250 depending on quantity.
Each coin bears the inscriptions "LIBERTY" and "IN GOD WE TRUST" on the front and the presidential seal with "250" on the back. This move is seen as a victory for the Trump administration, which has made efforts to place the president's image on American currency despite longstanding traditions. The administration has also furthered Trump's legacy by prominently featuring his name or image on buildings, banners, passports, National Parks passes, and a high-value visa.
The Trump $1 coins entered the public sphere earlier this week at the G20 summit in North Carolina, where they were distributed to foreign dignitaries. The Treasury Department and U.S. Mint have not yet commented on the new coins' circulation.
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