Trump Gets His Own $1 Coin As America Turns 250, But It Comes With A Legal Controversy
The US Mint began selling a $1 coin on Wednesday to mark America’s 250th anniversary, featuring an image of President Donald Trump on one side of its gold-coloured surface. Details About The Trump Coin The coin carries Trump’s portrait on the "heads" side, while the "tails" side displays the Great Seal of the United States. The design was approved earlier this year by the US Commission of Fine…
On Wednesday, the US Mint commenced sales of a $1 coin commemorating America's 250th anniversary, featuring a portrait of former President Donald Trump on one side. The coin's reverse displays the Great Seal of the United States, and its design was approved by the US Commission of Fine Arts, whose members were appointed by Trump himself.
Though Trump had previously described the proposal as "very unusual" and expressed his honor, its approval has sparked legal controversy due to federal law generally prohibiting the depiction of a living president on U.S. currency. Despite this, the Treasury Secretary has approved the production and distribution of these commemorative coins to honor 250 years of American heritage.
The coins are priced at $61 for a roll of 25 and $154.50 for a bag of 100, with specially minted coins marked "July 4th" due to their production on the Declaration of Independence's anniversary. Buyers may place a maximum of two orders per household, with the US Mint stating that the coin can still be ordered as of late Wednesday, though supplies were temporarily unavailable.
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