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US Mint produces a $1 coin bearing Trump’s face to help celebrate America’s 250th birthday
By ABC at KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· July 15, 2026
· 1 min read
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Mint has begun producing a new $1 coin bearing President Donald Trump’s face to help celebrate America’s 250th birthday, the Treasury Department said Wednesday.
The final design for the commemorative coin, being released in the fall, was approved earlier this year by th...
Key takeaway Mint has begun producing a new $1 coin bearing President Donald Trump’s face to help celebrate America’s 250th birthday, the Treasury Department said Wednesday.
Why this matters in The Minneapolis
For Minneapolis residents, the new $1 coin bearing President Donald Trump's face may seem like a distant development, but it has implications for local collectors and businesses that handle currency. As the city prepares to celebrate America's 250th birthday, the commemorative coin's release in the fall could generate interest among local numismatists and patriotic groups. The coin's design, featuring the traditional image of the bald eagle on the reverse side, may also resonate with Minneapolis residents who value American symbols and history. Additionally, the Treasury Department's decision to put Trump's signature on all new U.S. paper currency, announced in March, could affect local banks and financial institutions that will eventually distribute the new currency to customers. As the new coin and currency become available, Minneapolis businesses and residents can expect to see them in circulation, potentially sparking conversations about the role of the presidency in American culture and the meaning of patriotic symbols.
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Published: July 15, 2026 ·
Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) ·
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What is this story about? WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Mint has begun producing a new $1 coin bearing President Donald Trump’s face to help celebrate America’s 250th birthday, the Treasury Department said Wednesday.
The final design for the commemorative coin, being released in the fall, was approved earlier this year by th...
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