Trump 24K Gold Coin Clears Mint Path for 250th Anniversary Tribute
TL;DR
A federal arts commission approved the final design for a 24-karat gold commemorative coin bearing President Donald Trump's image to mark America's 250th birthday, paving the way for the U.S. Mint to begin production; the size and denomination are still undecided, and while federal law prohibits living presidents on currency, Treasury officials say the secretary’s authority allows minting of such a coin.
- Trump commemorative gold coin approved for U.S. Mint to produce for America's 250th PBS
- Column | The message on Trump’s coin is clear. And it’s chilling. The Washington Post
- Trump’s new coin, briefly explained Vox
- Design approved for US Mint's 24k gold Trump coin, despite objections USA Today
- Commemorative Trump coin should be ‘as large as possible,’ key commission says in granting design approval CNN
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