US Treasury Department Considers Minting $1 Coin Featuring Trump

The US Treasury Department is reportedly considering issuing a one-dollar coin bearing the likeness of President Donald Trump to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States’ independence, officials confirmed on Friday.

In a social media post retweeted by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, US Treasurer Brandon Beach shared early drafts of the coin’s design.

Beach posted what he described as the “first drafts” of the coin on X, adding that he looked forward to sharing more details “once the obstructionist shutdown of the United States government is over.”

According to early reports, the proposed Trump coin would carry an overtly political theme.

The draft shared by Beach depicts Trump shortly after he was lightly wounded in an assassination attempt during his election campaign last year. Over the image of Trump with a raised fist, the words “Fight, Fight, Fight” appear, echoing his reaction immediately following the incident.

A Treasury spokesperson commented on the draft, criticising what they described as the “radical left’s forced shutdown of our government”, while emphasising that the nation is entering its anniversary year “stronger, more prosperous, and better than ever before.”

“This first draft reflects well the enduring spirit of our country and democracy, even in the face of immense obstacles,” the spokesperson said.

The plan follows 2020 legislation passed by Congress, which was signed into law by Trump during his first term. This legislation allows the Treasury to issue one-dollar coins featuring designs emblematic of the US semiquincentennial, marking 250 years of independence.

The Treasury may mint these coins for issuance during the one-year period starting January 2026.

US law generally imposes restrictions on featuring living persons on coin designs. It remains unclear whether these drafts could face legal challenges under the existing framework.

The draft coin has already sparked discussion and debate, with the Treasury signalling that further updates will be shared once the government shutdown concludes.