The U.S. Mint will begin striking a new $1 coin bearing the face of President Trump to commemorate the nation's 250th anniversary, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced Wednesday. The coin is designed to honor "the enduring legacy of liberty and a lasting symbol of patriotism," Bessent stated in an X post.
Officially unveiled with images shared by Bessent, the coin's obverse side features a portrait of Trump with the inscriptions "LIBERTY," "IN GOD WE TRUST," and the dates "1776–2026." The reverse side displays the Great Seal of the United States, with the number "250" prominently placed on the shield and the denomination "ONE DOLLAR."
This commemorative coin is being issued under the Circulating Collectible Coin Redesign Act of 2020. This legislation permits the Treasury Secretary to authorize $1 coins featuring designs that symbolize the nation's semiquincentennial.
According to a Treasury spokesperson, legal reviews by both the U.S. Mint and the Treasury Department have determined that the coin's design complies with federal law. This law typically prohibits the likeness of living individuals from appearing on coinage. The spokesperson also clarified that while the coin has a gold-like finish, it does not contain actual gold.
The new currency is being minted in Philadelphia and is scheduled for sale in rolls and bags starting in the fall. Treasury officials pointed to a historical precedent, noting that President Calvin Coolidge was featured on a 1926 commemorative half dollar while still in office. That coin, authorized by Congress to help fund the 150th anniversary celebration of the Declaration of Independence, marked the first time a sitting U.S. president's likeness appeared on coinage.