Trump Coin Approved for 250th Independence Anniversary

0:00I'm Cory with The Story, and this is your Pulse of the City. Birmingham News Today. The Commission of Fine Arts has approved a special gold coin to mark the United States 250th anniversary of Independence, featuring President Donald Trump's image on the front. The design shows Trump standing with his fists resting forward, along with the word Liberty and the date 1776 to 2026. On the reverse side, a bald eagle soars with the United States of America and E. Pluribus on him nearby. U.S. treasure a brand-in-beach expressed excitement, calling the coin a fitting tribute to the nation's spirit and noting Trump's profile as ideal for. The occasion. Trump replaced the Commission's members last year and appointed a new group earlier this year, which gave unanimous approval to move forward with. Production. Federal rules normally prevent living presidents on currency, but officials confirmed an exception applies to these commemorative pieces, paving the way for minting ahead of the big celebration.