Federal law bars a living person's portrait from appearing on U.S. currency. Treasury cites the Circulating Collectible Coin Redesign Act of 2020.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the $1 coins featuring Trump’s face were allowed under legislation to mark America’s 250th anniversary

The Treasury Secretary’s post appeared to show a Semiquincentennial coin meant for circulation rather than the commemorative design approved by a federal arts panel.