The U.S. Treasury announced Wednesday that it will begin rolling out a new $1 coin featuring President Donald Trump's likeness. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the coin is part of commemorations marking 250 years of American independence. Despite its gold-like finish, the Treasury says the coin contains no actual gold. Federal law prohibits the U.S. Mint from putting the likeness of a living person on currency, but Bessent says the new coins are permitted because they are commemorative. Th
0:52
The U.S. Treasury announced Wednesday that it will begin rolling out a new $1 coin featuring President Donald Trump's likeness. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the coin is part of commemorations marking 250 years of American independence. Despite its gold-like finish, the Treasury says the coin contains no actual gold. Federal law prohibits the U.S. Mint from putting the likeness of a living person on currency, but Bessent says the new coins are permitted because they are commemorative. Th
1.6M views2 months ago
TikTokpbsnews
See more
Static thumbnail place holder