Highlights
- A special golden 1 dollar coin with Trump’s photo is available for sale in the US from Wednesday.
- The other side of the coin bears the Great Seal of the United States and the Latin message E PLURIBUS UNUM.
- A roll of 25 coins will cost $61 and a bag of 100 coins will cost $154.50.
Washington: The special 1 dollar coin prepared on the occasion of America’s 250th anniversary has become available for sale from Wednesday. The most special thing about this coin is that on one side it has the face of US President Donald Trump and the coin has been given a gold finish. The American Mint i.e. ‘US Mint’ has given information about its sale. This coin has been made to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary. However, due to Trump’s picture on the coin, political and legal debate has started regarding it.
Trump on one side, America’s seal on the other side
On one side of the coin is Trump’s face, which is called ‘Heads’. On the other hand, there is the ‘Great Seal’ of America, i.e. the official national seal, which is kept in the form of ‘Tales’. This design was approved by the US Commission of Fine Arts this year. The members of this commission were appointed by Trump. Trump had earlier said that having his face on a coin was a ‘very unusual’ idea. However, he also said that he feels ‘honored’ for it.
Controversy over Trump’s name and picture before
During Trump’s second term, there have been many attempts to use his name and identity in prominent places. Some of these cases have reached legal disputes and lawsuits. This also includes an attempt to put Trump’s name on the Kennedy Center and the US Institute of Peace. Trump has been trying to leave his mark on the history of America and Washington DC. Let us tell you that There has been talk of coins with Trump’s picture on them for a long time, and it was said that these coins would be made of gold..
Both sides of the coin with Trump’s picture.
What does the law say on photos of living presidents?
Some people have also expressed objection regarding the coin with Trump’s picture. The main reason for this is US federal law, which generally prohibits placing a picture of a living president on US currency. However, under certain special circumstances, the US Treasury Secretary has the authority to issue special coins and permit their minting. This is the reason why despite legal questions being raised regarding this special coin, it is being issued as a special commemorative coin.
What is written on the coin with Trump’s face?
According to the US Mint, these coins have been created to ‘honor America’s 250 years of great heritage.’ ‘LIBERTY’ is written in a circle above Trump’s face. Below his face is the inscription ‘1776 (tilde) 2026’, marking 250 years since the founding of the United States. On the other side of the coin is the ‘Great Seal’ of America. It depicts a ‘Bald Eagle’ holding an arrow in one paw and an olive branch in the other. The eagle has a ribbon in its beak inscribed ‘E PLURIBUS UNUM’. It is in Latin, meaning ‘one of many’.
Roll of 25 coins costs $61
According to the US Mint, a roll of 25 coins would cost $61. The price of a bag containing 100 coins has been kept at $154.50. The special thing is that the American Mint has hidden some special coins randomly among these rolls and bags. These special coins will have ‘July 4th’ written on them. These were minted on July 4, which is the anniversary of the US Declaration of Independence. These coins are officially legal tender, meaning they can be used for payments.
