US Mint’s Trump gold coin sells out — without any actual gold
The coin was launched to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary, featuring Trump in a gold-coloured coin.
The United States Mint unveiled a new one-dollar coin honoring President Donald Trump to commemorate the country's 250th anniversary of independence. The coin, which was made available for purchase on September 2, sold out within hours. It marks the first time a currently serving US President has been featured on a coin while still in office.
The Circulating Collectible Coin Redesign Act of 2020 enabled the depiction of both living and deceased individuals on the obverse side of the coin for this special occasion. Despite being marketed as a gold coin, the Trump coin is actually colored gold but does not contain any actual gold. Instead, it is composed primarily of copper, zinc, manganese, and nickel, giving it a gold appearance while keeping its value lower than other gold coins sold by the US Mint.
The coin can be purchased for $61 in sets of 25. The obverse side features a portrait of Trump with the inscriptions "Liberty," "In God We Trust," and the dates "1776 ~ 2026." The reverse side showcases the presidential seal with the number "250" to signify the anniversary. Although the coins have been designed with circulating finishes, they have not been released into circulation.
The US Mint is promoting these coins as collectibles, but they can also be used as legal tender. This coin is part of a larger program celebrating the 250th anniversary of American independence, with other products such as palladium, gold, and silver coins being released throughout 2026, with prices ranging from $56 to $19,600.
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