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Trump becomes first living US president featured on circulating currency
The US Mint has released a special edition dollar coin bearing the portrait of Donald Trump, marking the first time in over a century that a sitting or recently departed president has appeared on circulating American currency.
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The commemorative coin features Trump's likeness alongside the traditional inscriptions of "LIBERTY" and "IN GOD WE TRUST," following the US Mint's decision to honor the 45th president through the special release.
Historically, US currency featuring living presidents has been rare, with federal law and long-standing practice traditionally restricting such honors to deceased former leaders. The last time a living president appeared on circulating US currency was more than 100 years ago, making this release a notable departure from established precedent.
The special edition coin represents a significant moment in American numismatic history, reflecting evolving decisions by the US Mint regarding how the nation commemorates its political leaders. The release has already drawn considerable attention from collectors and political observers alike.
The timing and exact distribution details of the commemorative coin remain subject to US Mint protocols for special releases, which typically involve limited production runs and targeted availability to collectors and the public.