Treasury Pushes Ahead on 24K Trump Portrait Coin Amid Controversy

The U.S. Treasury, with the Fine Arts Commission’s approval, plans to mint a 24-karat gold commemorative coin bearing President Trump’s portrait, drawing support from some officials but sparking opposition from Democrats and the Citizens Coinage Advisory Council over legality and precedent. A separate $1 Trump coin is also in play, though it faces scrutiny and has not yet been reviewed by the CCAC. The gold coin is intended as a non-circulating collectible, while the $1 coin’s status remains contested.