Trending Now - Trump Seeks National Holiday for His Birthday Amid Coin Launch

WHO:

U.S. Treasurer Brandon Beach stated, “As we approach our 250th birthday, we are thrilled to prepare coins that represent the enduring spirit of our country and democracy, and there is no profile more emblematic for the front of such coins than that of our serving President, Donald J. Trump.”

Chamberlain Harris, a top White House aide to Trump, said, “I know he reviews a lot of different images and is very particular about what is put out there about him.”

James McCrery II, vice chair of the Commission of Fine Arts, stated, “I think the president likes big things,” advocating for a larger coin size.

Chamberlain Harris, a top White House aide to Trump, said, “I know he reviews a lot of different images and is very particular about what is put out there about him.”

President Trump

Commission of Fine Arts

Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee

Michael Moran, Republican coin collector

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, retired basketball star and former committee member

Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nevada)

Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Oregon)

Donald Scarinci, Democratic appointee on the committee

WHAT:

The U.S. Commission of Fine Arts voted on Thursday, March 24th, 2026, to approve the final design for a 24-karat gold commemorative coin featuring President Trump.

The coin's design features an image of Trump standing with fists on his desk, adapted from a recent White House photo.

The coin will be part of a "very limited production run," although the exact number has not been determined.

The size of the coin is still under discussion, with some commissioners advocating for a size larger than the current 1-ounce gold coin, which is about 1.3 inches in diameter, and the largest coin being 3 inches.

The U.S. Mint can begin production on the coin following the approval from the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts.

The coin's design features an image of Trump in a suit and tie with a stern look, fists resting on a desk, with "LIBERTY" above the dates 1776-2026.

The coin will be part of a "very limited production run," although the exact number has not been determined.

The Mint is considering a size for the Trump coin larger than its 1-ounce gold coin, which is about 1.3 inches in diameter, with the largest coin being 3 inches.

The U.S. Commission of Fine Arts voted on Thursday, March 24th, 2026, to approve the final design for a 24-karat gold commemorative coin featuring President Trump.

The coin's design includes the words "IN GOD WE TRUST" at the bottom, with seven stars on one side and six stars on the other side.

The reverse side of the coin depicts a bald eagle midflight with "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" on the right side and "E PLURIBUS UNUM" on the left side.

The coin will be part of a "very limited production run," although the exact number has not been determined.

The size of the coin is still under discussion, with some commissioners advocating for a size larger than the current 1-ounce gold coin, which is about 1.3 inches in diameter.

The Commission of Fine Arts voted on Thursday, March 24th, 2026, to approve a commemorative coin featuring President Trump for the United States' 250th birthday.

The approved coin will feature an image of Trump standing with fists on his desk, adapted from a recent White House photo.

The coin will have "LIBERTY" spelled out on the top, above the dates 1776 and 2026, with an eagle on the back.

The vice chair of the commission, James McCrery, encouraged that the coin be as large as possible, suggesting a diameter of up to three inches.

The Commission of Fine Arts will meet on Thursday, March 24th, 2026, to decide on the proposed gold coin featuring President Trump.

The Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee refused to consider Trump's gold coin in February 2026, citing concerns about democratic norms.

Republican coin collector Michael Moran stated, “I didn’t sign up for this,” expressing his opposition to the coin.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar expressed his discontent, stating, “It takes a huge consensus to get agreement on something like this, and I’m not inclined to be supportive of the president’s request.”

Donald Scarinci, a Democratic appointee on the committee, stated, “They can definitely make the coin without our review. But it would be an illegal coin.”

The Commission of Fine Arts will meet to decide on a 24-carat gold coin featuring President Trump.

The coin is proposed to show Trump leaning on a desk.

The Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee previously refused to consider Trump's gold coin.

A 2005 law restricts presidents from appearing on a $1 coin unless they are deceased.

Trump is attempting to circumvent this law by proposing a gold coin instead of a $1 coin.

The coins are typically sold for several thousand dollars.

WHERE:

Washington D.C.

The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

WHEN:

The Commission of Fine Arts is set to meet on Thursday, March 24th, 2026, to decide on the proposed gold coin featuring President Trump.

The Commission of Fine Arts is set to meet on Thursday, March 24th, 2026.

The Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee refused to consider the coin in February 2026.

The commission approved a $1 Trump coin in 2025.

WHY:

The approval of the coin is part of the celebration for America's 250th birthday on July 4th, 2026, marking an unprecedented move in presidential practices.

The approval of the coin is part of the celebration for America's 250th birthday on July 4th, 2026.

The commission's vice chair stated, “I think the president likes big things,” indicating a preference for a larger coin.

Members of the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee oppose the coin, stating it would break with democratic norms and reek of subservience to royalty.

Members of the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee oppose putting a sitting president on currency, citing democratic norms and traditions.

Michael Moran stated, “It’s wrong. It goes against American culture and the traditions that drive what we put on our coinage.”

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar expressed discontent, stating, “I’m not enthusiastic about memorializing Mr. Trump on a coin because he has done so much damage to our country.”

HOW:

Megan Sullivan, the acting chief of the Office of Design Management at the Mint, stated that the Treasury secretary has the authority to authorize the minting and issuance of new 24-karat gold coins, which has been used to circumvent the prohibition against living presidents appearing on currency.

The commission is also reviewing a proposed $1 Trump coin, which raises legal questions due to restrictions on displaying the image of a sitting president on currency.

The coin will be decided upon by the Commission of Fine Arts, which consists of members nominated by Trump.

The process involves a review by the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee, which includes coin collectors, a historian, and an artist specializing in medallic arts.

(UPDATED March 20, 2026 17:14 UTC)

In a significant announcement, U.S. Treasurer Brandon Beach revealed plans for a 24-karat gold commemorative coin featuring President Trump, set to celebrate America's 250th birthday on July 4, 2026. The coin's design, which depicts Trump with his fists on his desk, is currently under discussion for size, with some commissioners advocating for a larger format than the standard 1-ounce gold coin. The U.S. Commission of Fine Arts will meet on Thursday, March 24, 2026, to finalize the design and production details for this limited-edition piece.

(UPDATED March 20, 2026 11:06 UTC)

Today, U.S. Treasurer Brandon Beach announced that as America approaches its 250th birthday, the U.S. Mint is preparing to produce a special coin featuring President Trump, which will symbolize the enduring spirit of the country and democracy. The design showcases Trump in a suit and tie with a stern expression, and it will be part of a limited production run, although the exact number of coins has yet to be determined. This unprecedented move allows the Mint to issue a 24-karat gold coin featuring a living president, with the final approval pending from the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts.

(UPDATED March 20, 2026 03:45 UTC)

The U.S. Commission of Fine Arts has approved the final design for a 24-karat gold commemorative coin featuring President Trump, as part of the upcoming celebration for America's 250th birthday on July 4th, 2026. U.S. Treasurer Brandon Beach expressed excitement about the design, highlighting that there is no more emblematic figure to represent the spirit of the country than Trump, with the coin featuring "IN GOD WE TRUST" and a bald eagle on its reverse side. While the exact production numbers and size of the coin are still being discussed, it is confirmed that it will be part of a very limited run.

(UPDATED March 20, 2026 01:23 UTC)

The Commission of Fine Arts voted last Thursday to approve a commemorative coin featuring Trump for the United States' 250th birthday, which will depict him standing with fists on his desk, inspired by a recent White House photo. The coin will prominently display "LIBERTY" along with the years 1776 and 2026, and will feature an eagle on the reverse side, with vice chair James McCrery suggesting it be as large as three inches in diameter. Additionally, the commission is reviewing a proposed one-dollar Trump coin, which has raised legal questions regarding the use of a sitting president's image on currency.

(UPDATED March 19, 2026 23:11 UTC)

The Commission of Fine Arts is set to meet on Thursday, March 24, 2026, to discuss a proposed gold coin featuring Trump, despite the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee's refusal to consider it back in February due to concerns about democratic norms. Republican coin collector Michael Moran and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar have both voiced their opposition, with Moran stating, “I didn’t sign up for this,” and Abdul-Jabbar emphasizing the need for a huge consensus on such matters. Additionally, Democratic committee member Donald Scarinci remarked that while the coin could be produced without their review, it would be considered illegal.

(UPDATED March 19, 2026 17:23 UTC)

On March 24, 2026, the Commission of Fine Arts will meet in Washington D.C. to decide on a proposed 24-carat gold coin featuring President Trump, which depicts him leaning on a desk. This proposal comes after the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee previously refused to consider a similar coin, citing concerns about placing a sitting president on currency, a sentiment echoed by committee members like Michael Moran and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Trump is attempting to navigate around a law that restricts presidents from appearing on a $1 coin unless they are deceased, by suggesting this gold coin, which is typically sold for several thousand dollars.