U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announces that the U.S. Mint will begin striking a new $1 gold coin featuring President Donald Trump to commemorate the nation’s 250th anniversary of independence. Bessent presents the design in a social media post, saying the coin is intended as a “lasting symbol of patriotism” and to honor the “enduring legacy of liberty.” The reporting describes a portrait of Trump on one side, with “Liberty” above and the dates “1776–2026” below. “In God We Trust” appears alongside the portrait, with two stars flanking the image. The reverse is described as an eagle with outstretched wings holding an olive branch and arrows, with a shield marked “250” at the center and text around the edge reading “United States of America” and “One Dollar.” “E Pluribus Unum” appears above the eagle.
Some outlets note legal and design-process concerns. A separate report argues that the move conflicts with 31 U.S. Code limits on placing images of living presidents on coins, citing the Circulating Collectible Coin Redesign Act of 2020, and frames the administration’s justification as an attempt to use authority related to commemorating the anniversary. Other sources focus on the announcement and the available design details; none of the coverage provides a confirmed release date, mintage figures, or product availability information.
