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Jack White Roasts Trump Over Signature On U.S. Bills
entertainment12 days ago

Jack White Roasts Trump Over Signature On U.S. Bills

Jack White criticized Donald Trump after reports that the president will have his signature on new U.S. currency, calling him a manipulative, egomaniacal conman in an Instagram post and joking about his “small hands” signing the bills. The piece notes Trump would be the first sitting president to have autographs on U.S. money, with The New York Times saying his signature will appear alongside Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and the treasurer’s name will be removed. White also references Vanity Fair’s jab about Trump’s hands and suggests a tongue-in-cheek idea to deface currency, while warning about legality.

via HuffPost|
#currency#dollar-bill#donald-trump
Trump's signature to appear on all new U.S. currency, Treasury breaks with tradition
politics14 days ago

Trump's signature to appear on all new U.S. currency, Treasury breaks with tradition

The U.S. Treasury announced that President Trump’s signature will appear on all new paper currency, a first for a sitting president and a break from the usual signatures of the Treasury Secretary and Treasurer, as part of commemorations around America’s 250th birthday; the plan has drawn political debate and raises questions about the legality of depicting a living president on currency, with support and criticism from lawmakers and experts.

via PBS|
#currency#federal-reserve#politics
Trump to have signature on future U.S. currency as 250th anniversary nod
economy14 days ago

Trump to have signature on future U.S. currency as 250th anniversary nod

The U.S. Treasury will add President Trump’s signature to future paper currency, starting with the $100 bill, replacing the treasurer’s signature to mark the Semiquincentennial; notes bearing Janet Yellen and Lynn Malerba’s signatures will still circulate, Trump’s portrait will not appear on the bills, and the first signed notes are expected to be printed in June and circulate later this year.

via USA Today|
#banknotes#currency#economy
Trump's Signature on U.S. Currency Marks a Historic First for a Sitting President
economy15 days ago

Trump's Signature on U.S. Currency Marks a Historic First for a Sitting President

The Treasury will place Donald Trump's signature on U.S. currency to mark the 250th Independence Day, a first for a sitting president; currently notes bear signatures of the Treasury secretary and treasurer. Officials say the move signals growth and fiscal strength, but critics likened it to autocratic branding and questioned living-presidents’ depictions on money, a policy change facilitated by a legal loophole and paired with a Trump-branded commemorative coin. Economically, 2025 GDP rose about 2.2%.

via Al Jazeera|
#currency#economy#living-presidents
Trump's Signature to Appear on U.S. Currency for First Time
business15 days ago

Trump's Signature to Appear on U.S. Currency for First Time

The U.S. Treasury announced that President Trump’s signature will appear on U.S. paper currency for the first time, with the treasurer’s signature removed to commemorates the 250th anniversary; the initial $100 bills bearing both signatures will be printed in June, followed by other denominations, as part of Trump-branded moves on national symbols (even as living presidents on currency remains legally restricted).

via The Guardian|
#250th-anniversary#business#currency
Trump's Signature Set to Appear on U.S. Currency for 250th Anniversary
economy15 days ago

Trump's Signature Set to Appear on U.S. Currency for 250th Anniversary

The Treasury announced that President Trump will have his signature printed on U.S. dollar bills to mark the nation’s 250th anniversary, a first for a sitting president; currency signatures have historically come from the treasurer and the secretary of the treasury, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent praising the move. A related Trump-appointed commission approved a design for 24-karat commemorative gold coins featuring Trump’s image (still awaiting Treasury approval). The article frames the effort as part of Trump’s broader push to imprint his name on national symbols.

via NBC News|
#currency#economy#signature
Trump Expands Coinage Push With Gold Commemorative, Redesigns and Collectibles
business21 days ago

Trump Expands Coinage Push With Gold Commemorative, Redesigns and Collectibles

The piece outlines Trump’s expanding influence on U.S. coinage ahead of the 250th anniversary: approval of a 24-karat gold commemorative coin, a potential new $1 coin, a redesigned dime without the olive branch, changes to the abolition/civil rights quarters, and a collectible 1776–2026 penny, all while noting legal limits on depicting living presidents and Mint/Treasury processes.

via Axios|
#business#coin-designs#commemoratives
Dollar Dives to Four-Year Low Amid Tariffs, Fed Talks, and Shutdown Risks
business2 months ago

Dollar Dives to Four-Year Low Amid Tariffs, Fed Talks, and Shutdown Risks

The U.S. dollar slid to a four-year low per the ICE Dollar Index, pressured by tariff threats, calls to cut rates, and looming government shutdown fears. Investors are shifting toward hard assets like gold, while importing costs rise for U.S. firms. Although the dollar remains the global reserve currency, analysts warn it could fall further if policy uncertainty continues and a new Fed chair takes shape.

via CBS News|
#business#currency#dollar