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Watch: Trump $1 commemorative coin goes on sale across the US

The US Mint began selling gold-coloured $1(£0.74) coins featuring President Donald Trump's likeness to mark the country's 250th anniversary.

· 709 words· updated September 3, 2026 at 04:32 PM

The US Mint began selling gold-coloured $1(£0.74) coins featuring President Donald Trump's likeness. Although US regulations permit only deceased people to appear on currency, the Trump administration has said that the president may appear on a coin under a 2020 law allowing new designs to commemorate the country's 250th anniversary.

The price of the coin, when purchased online, depends on the quantity. A 25-coin roll costs $61(£45), while a 100-coin bag costs $154.50 (£114).

The BBC's Madeline Gerber visited the US Mint coin store to learn more.

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