US Mint Releases 2026 Donald Trump $1 Coin Into Circulation and for Sale

The US Mint has launched the “2026 President Donald J. Trump $1 Coin,” now in circulation and available for purchase. This marks the first time a sitting US president appears on a circulating coin, tied to America’s 250th anniversary. Reactions are split between supporters celebrating it as historic and opponents criticizing it as ego-driven or inappropriate amid economic issues, with frequent fact-checks on both sides.

“BREAKING: The US Mint announces that the "2026 President Donald J. Trump $1 Coin" has been launched and is now in circulation. US Mint also announces that these coins will be available for purchase beginning at 12 PM ET. This marks the first time in US history that a sitting president has been featured on a circulating US coin.”