U.S. Releases $1 Coin with Trump's Image
The U.S. Mint released a commemorative $1 coin featuring President Donald Trump, marking the 250th anniversary of American independence. The coin, made of copper, zinc, manganese, and nickel, was sold in batches of 25 or 100 and quickly sold out.
Consensus
- The U.S. Mint released a commemorative dollar coin featuring Donald Trump.
- The coin was released on September 2.
- The release coincided with the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence.
- The coin features Trump's profile on the obverse side.
- The coin was sold in batches of 25 or 1₀₀ units.
- The coin was quickly sold out after release.
- The coin is made of a copper, zinc, manganese, and nickel alloy.
- The reverse side features the Great Seal of the United States with the number 250 on the eagle's shield.
Points of divergence
- This is the first time in 100 years that a living U.S. president has appeared on a coin. — kommersant
- The U.S. Mint will also release a gold commemorative coin featuring Trump, with 250,000 units produced. — vedomosti
- The U.S. Treasury announced plans to issue a $250 bill with Trump's image, though this is not confirmed. — vedomosti
- The gold coin release was announced on July 15. — vedomosti
- The gold coin is intended for collectors and priced at $61 for 25 or $154.5 for 100. — vedomosti
- The coins were minted in Philadelphia. — vesti
- The coin was initially offered at $61 for 25 units or $154.5 for 1₀₀ units. — kommersant
- 250,000 coins were minted on July 4 with a commemorative mark. — vedomosti
Coverage (3 sources)
- In the US, $1 coins featuring Donald Trump were released — Коммерсантъ
- US Mint released commemorative dollar featuring Trump — Вести
- Trump gold coins began selling in the US — Ведомости