Commission of Fine Arts Approves Trump Design for 250th Anniversary Gold Coin

250th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Design·Latest event July 10, 2026

Mar 19

Commission of Fine Arts Approves Trump Design for 250th Anniversary Gold Coin

The U.S. Commission of Fine Arts approved a design for a 24-karat gold coin featuring President Trump to mark the nation's 250th anniversary. The U.S. Mint received the green light to move forward with the commemorative coin despite some objections. The commission, which includes members appointed by the president, voted to allow the production of the coin for the upcoming celebration. This decision follows other design changes for the 250th anniversary series. New coins, including the dime, will exclude the traditional olive branch symbol. While the final denomination of the gold coin is still being decided, the commission's approval allows the Mint to begin the production process.

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TThe Wall Street Journal

“The U.S. Commission of Fine Arts unanimously approved a commemorative gold coin design featuring President Trump, a rare move for a sitting president.”

Confirms the approval of the Trump coin and highlights its historical rarity.

WWashington Times

“The U.S. Mint unveils redesigned coins... including a dime that excludes the traditional olive branch symbol while retaining arrows in the eagle's talons.”

Details the specific symbolic changes made to the standard dime for the anniversary.