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Treasury Unveils New $1 Gold Coin With Trump’s Face on It | Federal law prohibits putting any living people on U.S. coins.
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Analysis Summary
Treasury Secretary Bessent announced a new $1 gold coin featuring Trump's face on July 15, 2026, to commemorate America's 250th anniversary. The move conflicts with federal law (31 U.S.C. § 5114) which prohibits living people on U.S. coins — Politico reports the design 'skirts around restrictions' and faces legal challenges. Multiple outlets report the announcement but note the legal questions remain unresolved.
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“Treasury unveils new $1 gold coin with Trump's face on it”
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the coin on July 15, 2026. Confirmed by Axios, Forbes, The Hill, Washington Post, Politico, and multiple local TV stations (KING5, KARE11, 9NEWS, NBC Philadelphia).
“Federal law prohibits putting any living people on U.S. coins”
This is a well-established law (31 U.S.C. § 5114). However, the sources note this coin 'skirts around restrictions' and 'faces potential legal challenges,' suggesting the legal status may be contested or the coin design may exploit a technical loophole. The law exists but the coin's compliance is questioned.
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