US Treasury Secretary Scott Besent announced that the Mint will begin producing one-dollar coins bearing the image of President Donald Trump on the front side, as part of the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. The new design bears on the front side the word “Freedom” and the phrase “In God We Trust,” along with the dates “1776-2026,” while the bald eagle inspired by the presidential seal appears on the back. This design is an amendment to a draft revealed in October. The previous draft showed Trump raising his fist and accompanied by the phrase, “Fight, fight, fight,” in reference to the assassination attempt he was subjected to during the 2024 presidential election campaign. Trump said he felt "proud" to issue the coin, adding in an interview with Fox Business: "Give me a coin. This is very unusual, as I understand it." Critics raised questions about the legality of the design, as there is an American law issued in 1866 that stipulates that the image of any living person may not be used on American currency, but this text relates to banknotes issued by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, while the US Mint is responsible for issuing coins. In 2020, Congress passed a law authorizing the Treasury Department to mint one-dollar coins to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States, but the law prohibited the inclusion of any designs depicting people still alive. The Treasury Department announced in a statement that the coin is under production and being minted in Philadelphia.