Bessent’s Coin Plan: Trump’s Face on Currency May Violate Law
As part of America’s 250th birthday celebrations, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has drafted a commemorative $1 coin featuring former President Donald Trump, but this design may be illegal. The coin’s design includes Trump’s face and references to events during his presidency. Federal law prohibits the image of a living former or current president from appearing on commemorative coins. The Treasury Department has stated the design is only a draft and reflects the “enduring spirit of our country,” while a Democratic congresswoman criticized the move, and the White House was unaware of the plans.
John Q. Hosedrinker