Trump $1 Coin Revives Debate Over Living Presidents
Friday, 2026/09/04118 words2 minutes721 reads
The United States Mint began selling a $1 coin with President Donald Trump’s portrait on September 2. It marks 250 years since the United States declared independence in 1776. The coin is legal tender, so it has a value of one dollar.
The Mint sells rolls and bags to collectors above face value. The coin is not made of gold. It is made mostly of copper and other metals.
The coin has started a debate. It shows a sitting president on U.S. money. Treasury officials say the design is allowed under a special 2026 anniversary law. Critics say older rules against portraits of living people should also apply. The disagreement is about how the laws should be read.
