U.S. Mint
Coverage of U.S. Mint in the Nexus archive.
- 'Patriot' passports with Trump's image expanding across US
The U.S. Mint will release a $1 gold coin featuring Trump’s portrait this fall to commemorate the country’s semiquincentennial.
- Trump-branded commemorative passports will become available across the US
The U.S. State Department will offer limited-edition passports featuring President Donald Trump's image to celebrate America’s 250th birthday, available nationwide starting next month. These 'Patriot Passports' include Trump's portrait and signature, making him the first living president depicted in the document.
- Trump-branded commemorative passports will become available across the US
The U.S. State Department will offer limited-edition passports featuring President Donald Trump's image to celebrate America’s 250th birthday. These 'Patriot Passports' will be available nationwide starting next month, with special events in cities like Chicago and New York beginning August 8. Trump is the first living president featured on a U.S. passport.
- Fairfax County to start rounding cash totals after Mint stops penny production
Fairfax County, Virginia, will round cash transaction totals to the nearest nickel due to the U.S. Mint ceasing penny production. The policy, effective July 1, 2027, adjusts amounts ending in specific cents digits up or down by up to 2 cents, impacting in-person cash payments for taxes and fees.
- 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.
- US Mint produces a $1 coin bearing Trump's face to help celebrate America’s 250th birthday
The U.S. Mint has started producing a $1 coin featuring President Donald Trump's image to commemorate America’s 250th birthday. The coin, with a gold finish but not made of gold, was approved by the Trump-appointed U.S. Commission of Fine Arts and faces criticism for violating federal law prohibiting living presidents on currency. The Treasury Department also announced Trump's signature will appear on new U.S. paper currency.
- US Mint begins producing a $1 coin bearing Trump’s face that will be available in the fall
The U.S. Mint has begun producing a $1 coin featuring Donald Trump's image to commemorate America's 250th birthday, with a fall release. The coin, which has a gold finish but is not made of gold, includes design changes from the originally approved version. The Treasury Department acknowledged the coin aims to honor liberty and patriotism, though it has faced criticism due to federal laws typically prohibiting living presidents from appearing on currency.
- US Mint begins producing a $1 coin bearing Trump’s face that will be available in the fall
The U.S. Mint has started producing a new $1 coin featuring President Donald Trump. The coin will be available in the fall.
- US Mint produces a $1 coin bearing Trump’s face to help celebrate America’s 250th birthday
The U.S. Mint is producing a $1 coin with President Donald Trump's image to commemorate America's 250th birthday, featuring a gold finish and design approved by the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts. The Treasury Department faces criticism over the coin, as federal law prohibits living presidents on currency, though the secretary has authority to authorize such coins in certain circumstances.
- US Mint produces a $1 coin bearing Trump's face to help celebrate America’s 250th birthday
The U.S. Mint has begun producing a $1 coin with President Donald Trump's image to commemorate America’s 250th birthday. The coin features a gold finish rather than being made of gold, and its design was approved by the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts, which includes members appointed by Trump. The Treasury Department faces criticism for violating federal law prohibiting living presidents on currency.
- Trump to become first sitting president on US currency with new $1 coin
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced a new $1 gold coin featuring President Donald Trump to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. This will make Trump the first sitting U.S. president on American currency. The U.S. Mint previously issued coins for deceased presidents and other themes, but production of $1 coins has been limited since 2011 due to surplus.
- US Mint releases special coins for America’s 250th anniversary
The U.S. Mint released special coins to commemorate America’s 250th anniversary, including five quarters and a Sacajawea dollar with unique designs. The coins are available through circulation and collector sets, with prices ranging from $100 to $19,000. Experts note their sentimental value may outweigh investment potential.
- US Mint releases special coins for America’s 250th anniversary
The U.S. Mint released special coins for America’s 250th anniversary, including five quarters with designs like the Mayflower, Independence Hall, and Liberty Bell, as well as a Sacajawea dollar with a new reverse design. The coins are available through circulation and for purchase by collectors, though experts caution their value may be sentimental rather than financial.
- Most Americans think founders would be disappointed in today’s U.S.
Most Americans believe the signers of the Declaration of Independence would be disappointed with the U.S. today, according to Gallup polling. A survey by The Associated Press-NORC Center shows about 40% of adults feel 'proud' and 30% feel 'excited' about the 250th anniversary. Political and age demographics show Republicans and older adults are more likely to express pride, while events like Trump's National Mall fair and the US Mint's commemorative quarter are part of the celebrations.
- Top Democrats urge Treasury to halt production of gold coins with Trump image
Two Senate Democrats requested the Trump administration to stop producing a 24-karat gold coin featuring President Trump's image for the 250th birthday commemoration, citing concerns about potential foreign cartel ties to the gold used by the U.S. Mint.
- STAT+: Medicare’s miss on Alzheimer’s drug spending
Medicare's predicted spending on Alzheimer's drug Leqembi was $3.5 billion in 2025, but the actual cost is expected to be higher. The prediction was made by Medicare's actuaries two years ago. The article discusses the discrepancy in the predicted and actual costs.