U.S. Treasury to issue Trump‑face commemorative coin for nation’s 250th anniversary

The U.S. Treasury Department announced plans to produce a commemorative coin bearing President Donald Trump’s portrait in honor of the United States’ 250th birthday. The coin will be struck by the U.S. Mint using base‑metal alloys such as copper, nickel and zinc, and will be sold at a price well above its face value.

Critics note that the design skirts a federal law prohibiting a president’s likeness on official currency, and question the profit motives, suggesting proceeds may be directed toward celebratory expenses. The commentary highlights Trump’s long‑standing penchant for branding, stating it is “about branding the country in his image.”