The US Treasury Secretary announced Wednesday that the United States will begin minting $1 gold coins featuring President Trump's portrait to commemorate the 250th anniversary of American independence, despite US law prohibiting the portrait of a living person on coins, according to Israeli media reports.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced Wednesday that the United States will mint a $1 gold coin featuring President Donald Trump's portrait to mark the 250th anniversary of American independence. The announcement described the coin as a symbol of patriotism and liberty, with Bessent stating it commemorates 'the enduring legacy of liberty.'
The coin's design was released earlier Wednesday, as The Zioneer reported. The report from Yediot News added that US law prohibits the portrait of a living person on coins, though no legal challenge has been announced.
The announcement comes amid a series of events leading up to the July 4, 2026 celebrations. The gold coin is expected to be issued by the US Mint, but production timelines have not been specified.
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