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Trump Commission Considers Commemorative Gold Coin Featuring His Image

First article: 19 mar. 2026, 16:53 | Last update: 20 mar. 2026, 13:29 | 4 sources | 4 articles

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A commission appointed by former President Donald Trump is evaluating a proposal to create a commemorative gold coin bearing his likeness. The idea has generated significant controversy, with critics arguing that it is inappropriate for a former president to be honored in this way. Supporters, however, contend that it would be a fitting tribute to his accomplishments.

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Commission handpicked by Trump is weighing whether to put his picture on a commemorative gold coin Foto: The Independent
The Independent 19 mar. 2026, 16:53 (1 day ago) Excellent

Commission handpicked by Trump is weighing whether to put his picture on a commemorative gold coin

Proposed design features a portrait of Trump standing above the Resolute Desk on a 14k gold coin

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Deutsche Welle 20 mar. 2026, 05:51 (14 hours ago)

US: Trump image approved for commemorative gold coin

An arts panel appointed by Donald Trump backed plans for a 24-karat commemorative coin featuring the US president, drawing criticism from Democrats.

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Trump-appointed panel approves 24-karat-gold coin featuring his face Foto: The Guardian
The Guardian 20 mar. 2026, 02:53 (17 hours ago)

Trump-appointed panel approves 24-karat-gold coin featuring his face

Federal law says living presidents can’t appear on currency, but commission approves design for US’s 250th birthdayA federal arts commission on Thursday approved the final design for a 24-karat gold commemorative coin bearing Donald Trump’s image to help celebrate the US’s 250th birthday on 4 July.The vote by the US Commission of Fine Arts, whose members are supporters of the Republican president and were appointed by him earlier this year, was without objection. It clears the way for the US Min

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NPR 20 mar. 2026, 13:29 (6 hours ago)

Trump is dismantling democracy, reports find. And, Treasury to take over student loans

Recent studies show the U.S. is slipping further from democracy. And, the Trump administration plans to transfer federal student loans from the Education Department to the Treasury Department.

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