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NewsWPLG Local 10September 2, 2026Miami-Dade

U.S. Mint releases commemorative $1 coin featuring President Donald Trump

The U.S. Mint is releasing a commemorative $1 coin featuring the face of President Donald Trump to mark America's 250th anniversary. While federal law generally prohibits depicting living presidents on currency, the Treasury Secretary has authorized this special issuance.

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Why It Matters

Collectors and the public can purchase these coins as , with specific pricing and order limits set by the U.S. Mint for the 2026 anniversary release.

Key Facts

  • The U.S. Mint is selling $1 coins featuring President Donald Trump to celebrate America's 250th birthday.
  • The coin features Trump's face on the 'heads' side and the Great Seal of the United States on the 'tails' side.
  • A roll of 25 coins costs $61.
  • A bag of 100 coins costs $154.50.
  • Some coins are marked 'July 4th' to commemorate the date they were struck.
  • Households are initially limited to two orders, with the cap lifting at 2 p.m. ET on Thursday.
  • The coin is considered legal tender.
  • The design was approved by the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts.
  • The coin includes the text 'LIBERTY' and '1776 - 2026'.

Who's Mentioned

organizationU.S. Mint“The agency responsible for minting and selling the coins”organizationU.S. Commission of Fine Arts“Approved the coin design”personDonald Trump“President whose face is depicted on the commemorative coin”