Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent revealed that the Treasury Department has already prepared a design for a proposed $250 bill featuring President Donald Trump, should Congress approve legislation authorising the new denomination. Speaking at the White House, Bessent said the final decision rests with lawmakers on Capitol Hill, but stressed that the Treasury has to be prepared if the proposal moves forward. He also pushed back against criticism of the idea, arguing there is nothing inappropriate about Trump’s image being associated with celebrations surrounding America’s 250th anniversary.

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

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

The Trump administration is reportedly exerting internal pressure on the office responsible for producing U.S. currency to design a new $250 bill featuring the portrait of…

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

Under federal law, only deceased people can appear on currency

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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.

A U.S. Treasury Department spokesperson confirms the agency is taking steps toward creating a $250 bill featuring President Donald Trump.

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump could soon appear on a new $250 bill in the Republican's latest move to shatter U.S. traditions by putting his...

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…

Treasury has prepared mock-ups for a new $250 bill featuring President Trump's portrait, but it would need congressional action to be released.

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…

Administration officials have pushed to move forward with designing a $250 bill with Donald Trump's portrait and signature, should legislation pass.

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

Putting a living person's image on U.S. currency would break a legal prohibition that has existed since 1866.

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…