Circulating Collectible Coin Redesign Act of 2020
Coverage of Circulating Collectible Coin Redesign Act of 2020 in the Nexus archive.
- The US Mint says it's making a $1 coin with Trump's face on it
The US Treasury announced a $1 commemorative coin featuring a forward-facing portrait of Donald Trump alongside 'In God We Trust' and '1776-2026' to mark America's 250th anniversary. The coin's design, which will be minted in Philadelphia with a gold-like finish, faces legal scrutiny as federal law prohibits portraits of living individuals on US currency. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent defended the coin as celebrating American values, while experts and a Treasury spokesperson cited conflicting legal interpretations.
- Scott Bessent says $1 coin with Trump’s face on it will ‘honor the enduring legacy of liberty’ with a ‘lasting symbol of patriotism’
The U.S. Mint is producing a $1 coin with President Donald Trump’s face to commemorate America’s 250th birthday. The coin, featuring a gold finish, was approved by the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts and is set for release this fall. A legal challenge questions whether a living person’s image can appear on currency, citing Title 31 of the U.S. Code.