The U.S. Mint on Wednesday started selling $1 coins that feature President Donald Trump’s face.
“Available for purchase today at 12PM ET: 2026 President Donald J. Trump $1 Coin. These coins are also in circulation, so check your pocket change. Collect them today!” the U.S. Mint declared in a Wednesday morning post on X.
But the Trump-emblazoned coins cost a pretty penny — they are priced significantly higher than their $1 face value.
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A roll of 25 coins is priced at a whopping $61, while the price for a bag of 100 coins is $154.50, according to the Mint’s website.
Fox News Digital reached out to the White House on Wednesday.
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The front of the coin features the word “LIBERTY” over Trump’s likeness, and the years “1776 ~ 2026” below the president’s visage. The words “IN GOD WE TRUST” appear next to Trump’s head on the coin.
“Celebrate a historic American milestone, the official United States Mint-issued Semiquincentennial $1 Coin was struck to honor 250 years of great American heritage,” the page where the coins will be available for purchase states.
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“The coins — minted at the Philadelphia Mint — have circulating finishes but have never been placed into circulation. However, they may be still used as legal tender,” the product page notes.
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