The U.S. Mint is scheduled to begin selling a $1 coin designed to mark the United States’ 250th birthday. Multiple outlets report the coin has a gold finish and includes an image of President Donald Trump on one side. One side of the coin is described as showing Trump’s face, while the coin’s commemorative theme is linked to the national anniversary.
The outlets also note that the coin has attracted criticism and debate. Stuff.co.nz highlights concerns related to federal law that restricts the depiction of a living president on U.S. currency. Other coverage emphasizes the coin’s advertised features and timing, including that it goes on sale on Wednesday according to the U.S. Mint. Overall reporting focuses on both the product details and the controversy surrounding whether the design complies with legal requirements.
