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Trump's face to adorn $1 coin; critics call it 'monarchic'
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Trump's face to adorn $1 coin; critics call it 'monarchic'

From Dong-A Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The U.S. Treasury is minting a $1 gold-colored coin to commemorate the 250th anniversary of American independence.
  • The coin will feature the face of former President Donald Trump.
  • The design faces criticism from a citizen's coin advisory committee and Democrats, who call it a

The United States is set to release a $1 "gold coin" to mark the 250th anniversary of its independence, featuring the likeness of former President Donald Trump. The coin, which is actually made of brass with a gold finish, is being produced by the Philadelphia Mint and will be publicly unveiled this fall.

The Treasury is minting a new coin to honor the 250th anniversary of American independence. This coin, featuring President Trump, is a symbol of patriotism that commemorates the power of American values and the nation's promise to defend freedom.

— Scott BeckenridgeU.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Beckenridge announced the coin on social media.

Treasury Secretary Scott Beckenridge announced the coin on social media, calling it a "symbol of patriotism" that "commemorates the power of American values and the nation's promise to defend freedom." The design displays Trump's profile on the obverse, with "LIBERTY," "In God We Trust," and "1776-2026" inscribed. The reverse side features an eagle and the $1 denomination.

We are making the coin in violation of the law. Congress must immediately intervene and stop this illegal production.

— Donald ScarinciCommittee member Donald Scarinci criticized the coin's production.

However, the coin's design has sparked controversy. A federal law requires that commemorative coin designs be reviewed by the "Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee" (CCAC). The committee has reportedly refused to review the Trump coin, with committee member Donald Scarinci calling the production "illegal" and urging Congress to intervene. Opposition from Democrats and numismatists further condemns the act, labeling it a "monarchic idea" that contradicts democratic principles by placing a living president's image on currency.

monarchic idea

— Democrats and numismatistsOpposition figures described the act of placing a living president's image on currency.
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Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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