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The Trump Coin Case Ends, but Legal Questions Remain

As the coin moves closer to production and distribution, it will be up to the American people to decide whether the controversial coin is deemed a success.

Autumn Billings | 7.23.2026 4:45 PM

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Less than a week after United States Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the final design of the new $1 coin featuring the face of President Donald Trump, a federal lawsuit in Oregon challenging the coin's production has been voluntarily dismissed. The controversial coin is scheduled for release this fall. 

Plans for the gold-plated coin include the presidential seal and "250" etched on one side, plus a portrait of Trump with the words "liberty" and "in God we trust" on the other. The coin, which is being minted to commemorate the nation's 250th anniversary, is meant to "honor the enduring legacy of liberty and a lasting symbol of patriotism," and "celebrate the strength of American values," Bessent posted on social media.

However, critics argue the addition of Trump's face not only breaks with long-standing norms against enshrining living persons on legal tender, but also violates federal law. 

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