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Treasury to mint $1 gold Trump coins featuring the president’s face

The program is drawing criticism over legal questions about whether the coins are considered currency.

Reported · Written up by our desk · Trade & Tariffs

The U.S. Treasury is set to begin minting $1 gold coins that feature President Donald Trump’s face, according to NYT Business.

The report says critics are challenging the coins’ legality and arguing the president is using the currency to promote himself.

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NYT BusinessTreasury to Begin Minting $1 Gold Trump Coins Featuring President’s Face

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