Trump $1 coin makes him first living president on US currency in a century

What the report says

The US Mint has released a special $1 coin featuring a portrait of Donald Trump, making him the first living US president to appear on American currency in about a century, according to BBC World News. The design also includes the phrases “LIBERTY” and “IN GOD WE TRUST,” and was issued as part of plans to mark the 250th anniversary of the United States.

BBC reported that the mint described the coin as a celebration of a major national milestone and a collector’s item intended to reflect the country’s “spirit, pride, and legacy.” The coins were offered on the mint’s website at $61 for a roll of 25 and $154.50 for a bag of 100, though they were marked unavailable within hours of going on sale. They were also reported to be sold in vending machines at the US Mint store in Washington, DC.

The release has drawn attention because US law generally restricts the use of living people on currency, particularly on notes. BBC noted that the administration has pointed to older legislation governing coin designs, while Trump allies in Congress have also floated changes to the law. The mint said the coins are intended for collectors and, despite their golden appearance, are not made of gold.

The development matters because it combines a high-profile political figure with a longstanding tradition in US currency design, raising renewed questions about legal limits, symbolism, and how the nation chooses to commemorate its 250th anniversary.