New Trump Coin Approved for America’s 250th Birthday

The Fine Arts Commission recently gave the green light for a new 24-karat coin featuring President Trump’s likeness, celebrating the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States.

A committee, comprising supporters of Trump, unanimously voted in favor of the design, paving the way for the U.S. Mint to start production.

The design showcases a stern-looking Trump with his fists on a desk that has the word “Liberty” inscribed on it, inspired by his image displayed in the National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C.

On the coin’s reverse side, there’s an image of a bald eagle poised for flight, according to a provided mockup.

“As we celebrate our nation’s 250th anniversary, we are excited to feature coins that embody the spirit of our democracy, and who better to represent this than President Donald J. Trump?” said Treasury Secretary Brandon Beach in a statement.

Chamberlain Harris, a 26-year-old aide in the White House appointed to the Fine Arts Commission, emphasized the need for the coin’s size to be as large as possible during the presentation to U.S. Mint officials. “The bigger the better,” she remarked before the design was approved.

James McCreary II, another commissioner and a Trump appointee, shared that, “I think the president likes big things,” further supporting the larger design concept.

President Trump has already approved the design, and it is expected that Secretary of State Scott Bessent will order the coins to be minted, although the U.S. Mint will determine their final dimensions.

While the U.S. Mint has not provided comments regarding the production timeline for the coins, the design still requires approval from two committees, including the Citizens’ Coinage Advisory Committee, which assists the Treasury Secretary in making decisions about coinage.

Some critics argue that the government could produce these coins without going through the proper channels, but they would likely face legal issues.

Michael Moran, a Republican coin collector and CCAC member, expressed his disapproval, stating, “It’s wrong. It goes against American culture and the traditions that drive what we put on our coins. I’m not signed up for this.”

Historically, Calvin Coolidge was the only former president to be depicted on U.S. coins during his lifetime, with a portrait on a commemorative coin for the nation’s 1,500th anniversary in 1926.

The U.S. Treasury Department has been contacted for further comment.