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US Mint to strike $1 coin featuring Donald Trump for America’s 250th Independence anniversary
Updated On: 16 July, 2026 09:29 AM IST | Washington | IANS
The US Mint will strike a new $1 coin featuring President Donald Trump to mark 250 years of American independence. Announced by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, the commemorative coin bears Trump’s portrait, patriotic inscriptions and an eagle design, though its release date and production details are yet to be revealed.

Donald Trump. Pic/AFP
The US Mint will begin striking a new $1 coin featuring President Donald Trump to commemorate 250 years of American independence, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Wednesday. The coin carries a portrait of Trump on one side.
The word "Liberty" appears above the portrait, while the dates 1776-2026 are engraved below it. The words "In God We Trust" appear beside Trump's portrait. Two stars flank the image.


