• The US Treasury is contemplating a $1 coin featuring Donald Trump for the 250th independence anniversary in 2026.
• The draft design includes Trump’s profile and the words "Fight, Fight, Fight" in reference to a past event.
• Legal restrictions may complicate the minting due to regulations on featuring living individuals on currency.

The U.S. Treasury is considering producing a $1 coin featuring President Donald Trump as part of the celebrations for the 250th anniversary of American independence in 2026. The potential design, shared by Treasurer Brandon Beach, depicts Trump in profile with the word "liberty" above and "1776-2026" below, while the reverse side shows him with a raised clenched fist alongside the motto "Fight, Fight, Fight," referencing a statement he made after a past incident. A Treasury spokesperson emphasized that "this first draft reflects well the enduring spirit of our country and democracy" despite the ongoing government shutdown affecting additional announcements, according to SCMP, ABC News, and India Times.

Legal considerations could pose challenges for the minting of the coin, as federal laws typically prohibit the depiction of living individuals on U.S. currency. Specific regulations, such as the Thayer Amendment and a statute restricting portraits of living presidents, could impact the potential issuance of the Trump coin. However, the Treasury stated that the law allowing the minting of these commemorative coins was enacted during Trump's presidency, and this unique occurrence may provide a legal pathway for its realization, as discussed by Reuters and ABC News.

Past practices around similar commemorative coins highlight the complexities involved in selecting designs. For instance, the 1976 bicentennial coin featured symbols of independence rather than a living figure. Legal experts are already debating the coin's specifications, particularly regarding the design's compliance with existing rules against portraying living individuals on currency, as noted in discussions among federal officials and public forums surrounding this proposal, according to SCMP, Reuters, and India Times.