Trump’s oversized gold coin moves toward reality

The US Commission of Fine Arts approved a design for a 24-karat gold commemorative coin to mark America’s 250th anniversary, with the coin potentially three inches in diameter. Although living presidents can be barred from currency and a coin-specific panel could block the idea, the U.S. Mint (under the Treasury) can likely authorize it, aided by a favorable CAF member. The move aligns with Trump’s broader gold-and-self-branding push to reshape American aesthetics.