The U.S. Treasury has confirmed initial designs for a $1 commemorative coin honoring former President Donald J. Trump, coinciding with plans to mark the United States’ 250th anniversary. The proposal, disclosed via social media on Friday, October 3, 2025, features Trump in profile on one side and a depiction of him raising a fist before an American flag on the reverse.
U.S. Treasurer Brandon Beach shared the draft visuals, emphasizing their authenticity in a post that read: “No fake news here. These first drafts honoring America’s 250th Birthday and [President Trump] are real.” The statement also referenced the ongoing government shutdown, with Beach expressing anticipation for further updates once operations resume.
The coin’s design includes Trump standing atop a platform, mirroring the style of presidential portraits on U.S. currency. The fist-raising image alludes to his 2024 assassination attempt in Butler, Pennsylvania, where he was shot in the ear. Notably, while federal law typically bars living presidents from appearing on official currency, commemorative coins produced by the U.S. Mint are exempt from this restriction. This exception also underpins the controversial “trillion-dollar platinum coin” concept, which leverages seigniorage to generate revenue.
Details about the coin’s release timeline and finalized design remain pending, contingent on the resolution of government operations.
