# Trump becomes first sitting US president on a coin as Mint releases $1 piece

https://mins.news/en/item/42176

- euronews, 2026-09-02 14:28 UTC
- Politics
- Original: http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/09/02/trump-becomes-first-sitting-us-president-to-appear-on-a-coin-as-mint-releases-1-piece

> The US Mint has released a 2026 $1 coin bearing President Donald J. Trump’s image. It says the coins are already circulating, with rolls and bags going on sale from midday Eastern time, making Trump the first sitting US president featured on a coin intended for everyday use.

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