The United States Mint said it will begin selling a $1 coin featuring President Donald Trump on 2026-09-02. ^[1] The US Mint released a commemorative $1 coin featuring President Donald Trump on September 2. ^[2] The US Mint made commemorative one-dollar coins featuring Donald Trump available to the public on Wednesday. ^[3] The coin's obverse features a portrait of Trump, while the reverse bears the presidential seal. ^[4] The US Mint stated that buyers can purchase the coins in quantities of 25 or 100 starting at noon Eastern Time. ^[5] Federal law prohibits the depiction of a living president on U.S. currency, but the Treasury Secretary has the authority to authorize the minting and issuance of special coins in some circumstances. ^[6] The coin design was approved by the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts, whose members were appointed by President Trump. ^[7] The coin's design shows Trump's visage on the 'heads' side and the Great Seal of the United States on the 'tails' side, with 'LIBERTY' above Trump's face and '1776 ~ 2026' below. ^[8] The Treasury Department announced in March 2025 that it would put President Trump's signature on all new U.S. paper currency, and U.S. Treasurer Brandon Breach said the signature is 'not only appropriate, but also well deserved.' ^[9] The U.S. Mint said in an X post on 2025-09-02 that the Trump coins would be available for purchase starting at 12 p.m. ET that day and that the coins are also in circulation, urging people to check their pocket change. ^[10] Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent wrote in an X post that the new coin is intended 'to honor the enduring legacy of liberty and a lasting symbol of patriotism' and that featuring President Trump 'celebrates the strength of American values, and the promise of a nation dedicated to preserving freedom for all.' ^[11] A roll containing 25 coins is available for 61 dollars, and a bag containing 100 pieces is priced at 154.50 dollars. ^[12]