Donald Trump’s portrait has made its way on to a US coin – the first time a living president has appeared on American currency in a century.
On Wednesday, the US Mint launched the $1 coin with a portrait of Trump alongside the words “LIBERTY” and “IN GOD WE TRUST”, to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary.
The special-edition coin captures “the spirit, pride, and legacy of a nation approaching its landmark anniversary”, the US Mint said.
The coins – priced at $61 (£45) for a roll of 25 and $154.50 for a bag of 100 – were “not currently in stock” on the mint’s website within hours of going on sale. The BBC has contacted the US Mint, the Treasury and the White House for further details.
The coin has been “created to celebrate this historic national milestone” with a “once-in-a-generation anniversary design destined to become a standout addition to modern collections”, the US Mint said.
They are also being sold in vending machines at the US Mint store in Washington DC.
While the coins have a golden colour they do not contain any actual gold. According to the US Mint, they are 88.5% copper with the balance being made up of zinc, manganese and nickel.
