The U.S. Department of the Treasury is working on plans to put President Donald Trump's signature on all new American banknotes, the agency announced on Thursday. The measure would be a first for a sitting president. Vanity Fair magazine was the first media outlet to break the news. This is the most recent case where Trump puts his name and image on American cultural institutions, after he renamed the U.S. Institute of Peace, the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, and a new class of warships, among other tributes. Unprecedented recognition. The plans come in parallel with an ongoing initiative to put Trump's face on a coin. Earlier this month, a federal arts commission approved the final design of a 24-karat gold commemorative coin featuring Trump, as part of the celebrations for the 250th anniversary of the United States, which falls on July 4. The signature of Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent would also appear on the banknotes, according to a Treasury press release. Bessent stated in a release that “there is no more powerful way to recognize the historical achievements of our great country” than with U.S. dollar bills bearing Trump's name. U.S. Treasurer Brandon Beach stated in a release that printing Trump's signature on American currency “is not only appropriate, but also well-deserved.” Commemorative coin. Regarding the coin, it was revealed last week that the United States Mint (U.S. Mint) will be in charge of minting a commemorative gold edition with Donald Trump's likeness. According to the project, the coin will show Trump in a suit and tie, leaning over a desk with a stern expression, along with inscriptions such as “LIBERTY”, “IN GOD WE TRUST”, and the dates 1776-2026. The reverse would include a bald eagle and the classic legends of American iconography. This project was approved by a federal art commission made up of people appointed by Trump, and the piece is part of the preparations for the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence. So far, the price of the coin has not been announced, but due to the materials and the historical significance it represents, it is expected to reach several thousand dollars. Its size and denomination have also not yet been decided, with some commissioners mentioning Trump's love for big things while advocating for the coin to be as large as possible. As far as is known so far, the Mint is analyzing a size for Trump's coin that is larger than its one-ounce gold coin (28 grams), which is approximately 3.3 centimeters (1.3 inches) in diameter. The largest commemorative coin measures 7.6 centimeters (3 inches), and it is likely that Trump's will be in that range. Currently, the price of one ounce of gold is between four thousand six hundred and four thousand nine hundred dollars, to which will be added the production of the piece, its case, and its historical value. Regarding the release date, since it is to commemorate the 250th anniversary of U.S. Independence, it is expected that it will be ready by the end of June so that it can grace the July 4 festivities.
