The U.S. Treasury Department is exploring the creation of a $1 commemorative coin featuring President Donald Trump for the nation’s 250th birthday in 2026, raising questions about long-standing currency design regulations.
In an unprecedented move, the U.S. Treasury Department is considering minting a $1 commemorative coin that would feature President Donald Trump on both sides, marking the semiquincentennial anniversary of the United States’ founding.
The draft coin design includes two distinctive features: one side shows Trump’s profile with the words “IN GOD WE TRUST” and the dates 1776 and 2026, while the reverse side depicts Trump in a defiant pose following a 2024 campaign rally assassination attempt, with the words “FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT” along the edge.
U.S. Treasurer Brandon Beach confirmed the draft’s existence on social media, stating, “No fake news here. These first drafts honoring America’s 250th Birthday and @POTUS are real.”
However, the proposal faces potential legal challenges. A federal law signed by Trump himself in January 2021 appears to prohibit portraits of living persons on commemorative coins. Historically, the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco has noted that avoiding the appearance of a monarchy has been a long-standing tradition in U.S. currency design.
A Treasury spokesperson remained diplomatic, saying the draft “reflects the enduring spirit of our country and democracy,” while emphasizing that a final design has not yet been selected.
Commemorative coins, while legal tender, are not typically minted for general circulation. The proposed coin would be a unique collector’s item marking a significant milestone in U.S. history.
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