Donald Trump's name to appear on US dollar bills, according to Treasury officials

The Treasury Department made a groundbreaking announcement on Thursday, revealing that Donald Trump's signature will soon be featured on US paper currency, a move that marks a first for a sitting American president and coincides with the country's 250th anniversary.

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Traditionally, the signatures on dollar bills have belonged to the Treasurer of the United States and the Secretary of the Treasury, but the new bills will bear the signatures of Trump and current Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.

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According to Bessent, the decision to add Trump's signature to the currency is a testament to the country's economic growth and fiscal strength under his leadership, stating that it is a powerful way to recognize the historic achievements of the country and President Trump.

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Bessent further emphasized the significance of issuing the historic currency at the Semiquincentennial, highlighting the importance of marking the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States with a unique and lasting symbol.

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The move is the latest effort by Trump to leave his mark on American currency, following a longstanding practice of avoiding the use of a sitting president's image on currency.

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Last week, an advisory commission hand-picked by Trump approved the design of a commemorative gold coin featuring his image, which is intended to mark the 250th anniversary of the July 4, 1776 founding of the United States.

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The coin's design features Trump standing with his fists bunched on a desk on one side, and an eagle perched with wings spread on what appears to be a bell on the other.

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The commemorative coin does not have a monetary value, and its sale price has not been disclosed, although similar coins sold by the US Mint can cost more than $1,000.

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The decision to feature Trump's image on the coin has been met with criticism from his Democratic opponents, who argue that it runs counter to federal law prohibiting the use of a living president's image on US currency.

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Undeterred by the criticism, Trump has pressed ahead with other controversial designs, including a proposal to add his face to a $1 coin that would be temporarily added to circulating currency to celebrate the nation's 250th birthday.