{"id":2581916,"date":"2026-03-19T19:54:01","date_gmt":"2026-03-19T23:54:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/us-mint-can-produce-gold-trump-coin-after-recasted-arts-committee-approval\/"},"modified":"2026-03-19T19:58:05","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T23:58:05","slug":"us-mint-can-produce-gold-trump-coin-after-recasted-arts-committee-approval","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/us-mint-can-produce-gold-trump-coin-after-recasted-arts-committee-approval\/","title":{"rendered":"US Mint can produce gold Trump coin after recasted arts committee approval"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fus-mint-can-produce-gold-trump-coin-after-recasted-arts-committee-approval%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2581916&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>The U.S. Mint is moving forward with a plan to issue a commemorative 24-karat gold coin honoring Donald Trump, after the Commission of Fine Arts approved the concept as part of the United States\u2019 250th anniversary celebrations in 2026. Final authorization still rests with the Treasury Department, and such <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >designs typically require additional review<\/a> from the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee. The proposal, which would place Trump\u2019s image on a coin, has sparked legal and constitutional questions about using a living president on currency and has drawn criticism for politicizing commemorative coin programs. The coin would be produced in a limited quantity and is expected to be costly; draft designs reportedly included Trump\u2019s portrait inspired by the Smithsonian exhibit, patriotic imagery, and the 1776-2026 motif, and the design reportedly had Trump\u2019s approval. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/megyn-kelly-its-time-for-steve-bannon-to-take-over-the-trump-campaign\/\" title=\"Megyn Kelly suggests Steve Bannon should lead the Trump campaign\">discussion reflects broader debates<\/a> over political symbolism in coinage, with past examples like a Calvin Coolidge-era coin also controversial.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">US Mint can produce commemorative gold Trump coin following arts panel approval<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2537387\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>The U.S. <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/the-mint\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"7096\">Mint<\/a> can move forward with producing a commemorative gold coin honoring President <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/donald-trump\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"4\">Donald Trump<\/a> after a federal arts advisory panel signed off on the design, advancing a controversial proposal tied to the nation&rsquo;s <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/america-250\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"20120\">250th celebrations<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The Commission of Fine Arts, which reviews the design of federal coins, medals, and monuments, approved the concept, allowing the Mint to proceed with development of the coin, though final authorization still rests with the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/treasury-department\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"3544\">Treasury Department<\/a>. The commission comprises Trump appointees and was vetted by him after firing the previous board.<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/finance\/4497435\/cftc-mlb-sign-agreement-regulate-sport-prediction-market\/\">CFTC and MLB sign agreement to regulate sports prediction markets<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/investigations\/4496690\/talarico-claims-oppose-big-business-while-benefiting\/\">Talarico claims to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/third-round-of-march-social-security-payments-goes-out-in-six-days\/\" title=\"Third round of March Social Security payments goes out in six days\">oppose big businesses&#038;rsquo<\/a>; influence while benefiting from it<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/finance\/4493796\/what-to-know-about-usps-dire-financial-state-oversight-hearing\/\">What to know about USPS&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/what-to-know-about-uspss-dire-financial-state-ahead-of-oversight-hearing\/\" title=\"What to know about USPS&#039;s dire financial state ahead of oversight hearing\">dire financial state ahead<\/a> of oversight hearing<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>Federal law does not permit the president&rsquo;s face to be used on currency, but the Office of Design Management at the Mint said the treasury secretary has the authority to approve the minting and distribution of such coins.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The proposal is part of a broader effort to mark the U.S.&rsquo; semiquincentennial in 2026, when the country will celebrate 250 years since the Declaration of Independence.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The coin will be made in a limited number that has yet to be specified. Commemorative coins often cost a hefty sum, and gold coins from the U.S. Mint can cost several thousand dollars.<\/p>\n<p>New coin designs typically receive approval from the bipartisan Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee in addition to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/im-not-mad-the-fed-renovation-costs-billions-im-mad-its-ugly\/\" title=\"I&#039;m Not Mad The Fed Renovation Costs Billions, I&#039;m Mad It&#039;s Ugly\">fine arts commission<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The coinage committee last month declined to consider the new gold coin, but several members said the Trump administration could mint the coin, though doing so could pose legal challenges.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The inclusion of Trump&rsquo;s image, designed after his portrait displayed at the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery, on a 24-karat gold coin, has been debated for months.<\/p>\n<p>Draft designs previously circulated by Treasury officials showed Trump&rsquo;s profile alongside patriotic imagery and references to &ldquo;1776-2026,&rdquo; as well as a depiction of him raising his fist following a 2024 assassination attempt. The design approved on Thursday reportedly also received Trump&rsquo;s seal of approval.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>During the discussion on approving the coin, panel members argue the coin would reflect Trump&rsquo;s role as a sitting president on the anniversary and his influence on contemporary U.S. politics.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/energy-and-environment\/4498142\/20-states-sue-epa-rollback-landmark-climate-finding\/\"><strong>MORE THAN 20 STATES SUE EPA OVER ROLLBACK OF LANDMARK CLIMATE FINDING<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>But the proposal has drawn sharp criticism from historians, legal experts, and some members of advisory committees, who say it breaks with federal law. Some critics have also raised concerns about politicizing commemorative coin programs, which have historically focused on broadly recognized historical figures or themes rather than active political figures.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Former President Calvin Coolidge had his likeness engraved on a commemorative coin, but his decision also sparked controversy. The coin was to honor the 150th celebration of the United States and also featured an overlay of the founding father George Washington, though most of the coins were later melted due to Coolidge&rsquo;s image.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Arts panel approves Trump gold coin; Mint proceeds<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4130,"featured_media":2581917,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/AP26075733754052.jpg?w=696","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[76177,76176,3634,73504],"class_list":["post-2581916","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-arts-committee","tag-gold-coin","tag-trump","tag-us-mint"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/AP26075733754052.jpg?w=696","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2581916","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4130"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2581916"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2581916\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2581920,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2581916\/revisions\/2581920"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2581917"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2581916"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2581916"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2581916"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}