Scott Bessent says new $1 Trump coin embodies the ‘legacy of liberty’ — but is it fool’s gold?
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The U.S. Mint is set to begin production on a new gold-colored $1 coin featuring President Donald Trump, adding another commemorative design as the country celebrates the 250th anniversary of American independence in 2026. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent unveiled the design on X (1), calling it a tribute to “the enduring legacy of liberty” and a symbol of American patriotism.
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