The Treasury Secretary’s appearance comes as one measure of inflation accelerated to a three-year high, and as the administration’s handling of the economy threatens to exact a political price in the midterms.

Congress needs to pass legislation in order for the bill's printing

No living person has appeared on our currency since 1866, when it became illegal.

Printing currency with a living person’s face on it is not currently authorized by U.S. law and must be approved by Congress.

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America may soon see a USD 250 currency note with President Donald Trump's portrait. This move requires a new law from Congress. Officials are preparing designs for the note.…

The bill, pitched as a way to commemorate the country’s 250th birthday, would also include the signatures of Trump and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.

If this happens, Donald Trump would become the first living person to appear on the US currency in more than 150 years. | World News

U.S. Treasury officials propose a $250 note featuring Trump, pending Congressional approval to amend federal currency laws.

The Trump administration is exploring plans for a commemorative USD 250 bill featuring President Donald Trump, a move that would require Congress to overturn a long-standing…

The Bureau of Engraving and Printing is making plans to potentially print a commemorative $250 bill with the image of President Donald Trump to mark the 250th anniversary of…

The Bureau of Engraving and Printing is making plans to potentially print a commemorative $250 bill with the image of President Donald Trump to mark the 250th anniversary of…

The Treasury Secretary’s appearance comes as one measure of inflation accelerated to a three-year high, and as the administration’s handling of the economy threatens to exact a…

The department said it is preparing for the banknote in response to legislation proposed last year.

Pela legislação em vigor há cerca de 160 anos, autoridades em exercício e pessoas vivas são proibidas de aparecer em moedas e cédulas americanas

Putting it into circulation will require changes in the country’s law, Scott Bessent said

If approved, the bill would be largest US note in circulation

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Thursday that his department has prepared the design for a $250 bill featuring President Donald Trump, anticipating the passage of stalled…

Treasury secretary says banknote would celebrate US’s 250th anniversary but Democrats vow to block move in Congress

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said his agency is "prepared" to print a $250 bill with Trump's face if legislation to change current US law passes.

The US president is said to have discussed designs with the artist for the commemorative note, which would require an act of Congress to make legal.