U.S. Mint to produce $1 gold coin featuring Trump image
The U.S. Mint will begin minting a $1 gold coin that features Trump's image. This initiative is part of the celebration for America's 250th birthday. (sources: pbs, washingtonpost, nytimes, usatoday, wsj)
The U.S. Mint announced plans to produce a $1 gold coin featuring Trump's image. The initiative has drawn criticism regarding its legality and the implications of using currency for personal celebration.
- The U.S. Mint will produce a $1 gold coin with Trump's image.
- The initiative is part of the celebration for America's 250th birthday.
- Critics have raised questions about the legality of the coins.
Why it matters
The production of this coin reflects ongoing discussions about the use of currency and its symbolic significance.
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If passed, it would:
- require $1 coins honoring deceased presidents not yet covered by the program • pair those coins with spouse bullion coins or medals under the bill’s framework.
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If passed, it would
- prohibit representations of a living President on U.S. coins or currency • prohibit any living person from appearing on U.S. currency.
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If passed, it would
- require the Secretary of the Treasury to print $250 Federal Reserve notes featuring Donald J. Trump • create a concrete legislative vehicle for Congress to endorse Trump’s portrait on federal currency.
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If passed, it would
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