Treasury Highlights New Trump Coin Design
The U.S. Treasury has unveiled draft images of a new $1 commemorative coin featuring the likeness of former President Donald Trump. This coin is being minted to honor the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. The initial designs highlight Trump’s profile on the heads side.
Treasury Highlights New Trump Coin Design
The tails side showcases Trump with a fist raised, positioned in front of an American flag. U.S. Treasurer Brandon Beach shared this information on social media platform X, stating that these images are early drafts. Additional details about the coin are expected following the resolution of the ongoing government shutdown.
Coin Details
- Value: $1
- Legal tender status: Yes, it can be used as standard currency.
- Design elements:
- Heads: Trump’s iconic profile.
- Tails: Trump raising his fist, paraphrased from a campaign rally incident in Butler, Pennsylvania.
- Text on tails side: “Fight, fight, fight,” alongside “United States of America” and “E Pluribus Unum.”
These commemorative coins will be minted under the Circulating Collectible Coin Redesign Act of 2020. This act permits the Treasury to issue $1 coins with designs representing the U.S. semiquincentennial starting January 1, 2026.
Notably, this isn’t Trump’s first involvement in America 250 celebrations. In June, he led a contentious military parade in Washington, D.C. This event coincided with his 79th birthday.
The Treasury emphasized that the draft designs reflect the essence of American democracy. They expressed eagerness to provide further updates soon.
