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Treasury Secretary has unveiled a commemorative $1 coin bearing President Trump’s likeness for America’s 250th anniversary. The coin features a gold finish and a forward-facing Trump, prompting questions about living-person portraits on currency. Legal review and congressional oversight are centered on whether the design complies with federal law and existing coinage rules. The coin will be minted in Philadelphia this fall.
The U.S. Mint has launched a commemorative $1 coin bearing President Trumps portrait to mark the countrys 250th anniversary. The coins went on sale and into circulation this week, sold in rolls and bags at a steep premium to face value, and have drawn legal and political challenges because federal rules generally bar living people from appearing on currency.