The U.S. Treasury Department announced Wednesday that the U.S. Mint has begun producing a new $1 commemorative gold coin featuring President Donald Trump's face. The coin is scheduled for release this fall and is being produced as part of the nation's 250th anniversary celebration.
The coin marks a significant departure from standard U.S. currency practice. According to available reports, this will be the first time a living president has appeared on U.S. currency.
The announcement has generated controversy. Critics have raised legal questions about whether the coins comply with existing regulations, and some observers argue that the coins represent an instance of the sitting president using currency to commemorate himself.
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