The U.S. Treasury has released a draft design for a $1 commemorative coin to mark the 250th anniversary of the country’s independence in 2026.
The coin would feature a profile image of Donald Trump with the words “Liberty 1776–2026” on one side, while the reverse would show him clenching his fists with the slogan “Fight, Fight, Fight,” set against a backdrop of flags.
The proposal raises legal questions, as U.S. law generally prohibits the depiction of sitting or living presidents on currency—a president may only appear on a coin at least two years after his death.
However, some interpretations suggest the design could technically circumvent this restriction. While the Treasury Department confirmed that the designs featuring Trump’s portrait are authentic drafts, a spokesperson emphasised that no final design has yet been chosen. The ultimate decision on the coin’s design and issuance will be made later though the concept has already sparked widespread debate in the U.S. and beyond.
According to the American Numismatic Association, the only living president ever depicted on a U.S. coin was Calvin Coolidge in 1926.
