‎Questions have arisen regarding the legality of former President Donald Trump appearing on a U.S. Mint dollar coin. Under U.S. law, the Secretary of the Treasury, in coordination with the U.S. Mint, has the authority to approve who appears on official currency.

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‎Traditionally, coins have featured historical figures, past presidents, and symbolic national icons. U.S. law generally prohibits the depiction of living persons on circulating coins, though commemorative coins can sometimes feature living individuals with special congressional approval.

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‎Legal experts note that for Trump to appear on a dollar coin, either Congress would need to authorize a commemorative coin, or the coin would have to be a privately issued collectible rather than legal tender for everyday transactions.

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‎This means while images of living figures are rare on official U.S. currency, there are mechanisms under which such a coin could be legally produced — most likely as a commemorative or collectible coin rather than standard circulation currency.

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‎Trump appearing on a U.S. Mint dollar coin for general circulation would not be standard practice under current U.S. law, but commemorative coins remain a legal possibility with congressional approval.

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