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The Treasury Department is considering creating a special one-dollar coin featuring Donald Trump for America's 250th birthday. The draft design shows Trump's profile on one side and him fist-pumping before an American flag on the other. This proposal comes despite longstanding traditions against featuring living people on US currency. The White House press secretary said she believes Trump would "love" the coin design if he sees it.

Key Points: Treasury Considers Trump USD 1 Coin for 250th Anniversary

  • Draft coin design shows Trump's profile on one side and a fist-pumping pose on the reverse
  • The proposal commemorates America's 250th anniversary of independence in 2026
  • Bipartisan 2020 legislation authorizes Treasury to issue special dollar coins for the event
  • The plan faces legal questions about featuring a living president on US currency
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US Treasury Department mulls minting USD 1 Trump coin

The US Treasury is drafting a commemorative dollar coin featuring Donald Trump for the 2026 semiquincentennial, sparking debate over featuring a living president on currency.

"I'm not sure if he's seen it but I'm sure he'll love it, - Karoline Leavitt, White House Press Secretary"

Washington DC, October 5

The Treasury Department is considering producing a one-dollar coin featuring US President Donald Trump to commemorate the 250th anniversary of US independence next year, a spokesperson said, as per Politico.

The draft design of the coin, which was overseen by the Office of the US Treasurer Brandon Beach, features Trump's profile on one side of the coin. The opposite side depicts Trump with a clenched fist in front of an American flag alongside the words "FIGHT, FIGHT, FIGHT," as reported by Politico.

"Despite the radical left's forced shutdown of our government, the facts are clear: Under the historic leadership of President Donald J. Trump, our nation is entering its 250th anniversary stronger, more prosperous, and better than ever before," a Treasury Department spokesperson said in a statement.

https://x.com/TreasurerBeach/status/1974156375891804229

"While a final USD 1 coin design has not yet been selected to commemorate the United States' semiquincentennial, this first draft reflects well the enduring spirit of our country and democracy, even in the face of immense obstacles."

Congress in 2020 passed bipartisan legislation, signed by Trump during his first term, that authorises the Treasury Secretary to issue one-dollar coins during the 2026 calendar year. The design of those coins must be "emblematic of the United States semiquincentennial," as per Politico.

Living people are rarely featured on US money. Congress has imposed various restrictions on the ability of Treasury to feature living people and living presidents on currency. It's not clear whether the latest Trump coin envisioned by the Treasury Department would run afoul of those laws.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on Friday told reporters she wasn't sure whether Trump was aware of the effort to put his likeness on a coin, Politico reported.

"I'm not sure if he's seen it but I'm sure he'll love it," she said.

- ANI

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Rohit P
As an Indian watching US politics, this feels like political propaganda rather than a genuine celebration of independence. In our country, we reserve currency for national symbols and respected historical figures, not current politicians. The design seems more about personality cult than national pride.
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James A
The legal questions are fascinating - if this violates their own laws about featuring living people on currency. The Treasury Department should focus on economic stability rather than controversial coin designs.
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Ananya R
The timing is suspicious - right before elections? 🧐 Reminds me of how political symbolism gets used everywhere. At least in India, our commemorative coins celebrate national heritage and achievements, not individual politicians. The clenched fist imagery seems divisive for a national celebration.
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Sarah B
While I respect different countries' traditions, this feels like crossing a line. Currency should unite people, not divide them. The design seems more appropriate for a campaign button than official government currency. Hope they reconsider and choose something more unifying for the 250th anniversary.
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Vikram M
From an Indian perspective, we've seen how currency designs can become political tools. The US should learn from other democracies - keep current politics out of national symbols. The 250th anniversary deserves better than this partisan design. 🇮🇳

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