In God we trust

The US Mint has released a special edition $1 coin featuring Donald Trump's portrait, marking the first time a living president has appeared on American currency in a century.

According to the US Mint, the coin was created to celebrate America's 250th anniversary and is part of a historic milestone.

The coin features a portrait of Trump alongside the words The US Mint launched the commemorative $1 coin with a portrait of Trump alongside the words "In God we trust", to celebrate America's 250th anniversary.

The special-edition money captures 'the spirit, pride, and legacy of a nation approaching its landmark anniversary', the US Mint said.

The coins - priced at $61 (£45) for a roll of 25 and a bag of 100 for $154. 50 - were 'not currently in stock' on the US Mint's website within hours of going on sale.

The coin has been 'created to celebrate this historic national milestone' with a 'once-in-a-generation anniversary design destined to become a standout addition to modern collections', the US Mint said.

Back in May, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent also said his department was planning to issue a new $250 bill bearing a portrait of the president.

The Trump administration has also cited the Circulating Collectible Coin Redesign Act of 2020, from Trump's first term.

The Thayer Amendment of 1866 bans the portrait of any living person on US notes, although this traditionally does not apply to coins.

While this statute prohibits portraits of living people on the reverse (tails side) of coins, it does not explicitly cover the obverse (heads side), where Trump's likeness appears on the new $1 coins.

The US Mint said that the decision to feature Trump's portrait was made after careful consideration, taking into account the significance of the occasion and the importance of honoring American history.

According to the US Mint, the coin was designed to be a unique and special addition to modern collections, and it is expected to become a valuable collector's item in the years to come. 50.

The coin is expected to be released in late summer or early fall, pending approval from Congress.

It is worth noting that while this statute prohibits portraits of living people on the reverse (tails side) of coins, it does not explicitly cover the obverse (heads side), where Trump's likeness appears on the new $1 coins. The Thayer Amendment of 1866 bans the portrait of any living person on US notes, although this traditionally does not