Donald Trump to Feature on New US $1 Coin Marking 250 Years of American Independence
The US Mint will strike a new $1 coin featuring President Donald Trump to commemorate 250 years of American independence. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the commemorative coin on Wednesday.
Washington: The US Mint will begin striking a new $1 coin featuring President Donald Trump to commemorate 250 years of American independence, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced on Wednesday. The commemorative coin will feature Trump’s portrait along with national symbols celebrating the 1776–2026 milestone. However, no release date, production quantity, metal composition, circulation status or collector availability has been announced.
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US Mint Announces New $1 Coin Featuring Donald Trump
According to US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, the US Mint will produce a new $1 coin featuring President Donald Trump as part of the celebrations marking 250 years of American independence.
The front of the coin carries a portrait of Trump.
The design includes:
- The word “Liberty” above the portrait.
- The dates 1776–2026 engraved below.
- The words “In God We Trust” beside Trump’s portrait.
- Two stars flanking the image.
Reverse Features Eagle and 250th Anniversary Design
The reverse side of the coin features:
- An eagle with outstretched wings.
- An olive branch in one talon.
- Arrows in the other talon.
- A shield bearing the number 250 at the centre.
The following inscriptions also appear on the reverse:
- “United States of America”
- “One Dollar”
- “E Pluribus Unum”, the Latin motto meaning “Out of many, one.”
Scott Bessent Highlights Coin’s Significance
Announcing the coin on social media, Scott Bessent said:
“As America commemorates 250 years of independence, the @usmint will begin striking this new $1 gold coin to honour the enduring legacy of liberty and a lasting symbol of patriotism.”
He added:
“Featuring President Trump, it celebrates the strength of American values, and the promise of a nation dedicated to preserving freedom for all.”
Release Date Yet to Be Announced
The announcement did not specify:
- The release date of the coin.
- How many coins will be struck.
- The metal composition.
- Whether it will enter circulation.
- Availability for collectors.
US Mint’s 250th Anniversary Programme
The US Mint, which produces circulating, commemorative and collectible coins, is issuing several products to celebrate the 250th anniversary of America’s independence.
Earlier this month, the Mint released the Freedom Ringing – Liberty Bell Gold Coins and Silver Medal.
Described as the first non-round coin and medal in recent US history, the Liberty Bell-shaped collection is available in the following options:
- One Ounce Gold Coin
- Half Ounce Gold Coin
- Half Ounce Silver Medal
The US Mint will strike a new $1 coin featuring President Donald Trump to commemorate 250 years of American independence, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced. The coin features Trump’s portrait, patriotic inscriptions, and a reverse design with an eagle and the number 250. While the commemorative coin has been unveiled, officials have not yet announced its release date, production numbers, metal composition, circulation status or collector availability.
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