TRUMP’S SIGNATURE TO APPEAR ON US DOLLAR BILLS IN HISTORIC FIRST
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The administration of Donald Trump has announced that upcoming United States paper currency will bear his signature, marking a historic departure from longstanding tradition.
According to the US Department of the Treasury, the new bills will feature the signatures of Trump and current Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, replacing the customary pairing of the Treasurer of the United States and the Treasury Secretary.
Officials say the move is part of activities marking the 250th anniversary of the United States Declaration of Independence, also known as the Semiquincentennial.
Bessent, in a statement, described the development as a symbolic recognition of what he called the administration’s economic achievements, adding that the inclusion of Trump’s signature on US currency reflects the country’s “historic progress and fiscal strength.”
The decision represents a significant break from established norms, as sitting presidents have traditionally not had their signatures or likenesses featured on US currency.
In a related move, a presidential advisory commission recently approved the design of a commemorative gold coin bearing Trump’s image to mark the same anniversary. The coin, which has no official monetary value, is expected to be sold as a collectible, similar to other high-value items produced by the US Mint.
However, proposals to feature Trump’s likeness on circulating currency — including a suggested $1 coin — have sparked criticism from political opponents, citing federal laws that prohibit living presidents from appearing on US money.
Despite the controversy, the administration appears committed to pushing forward with the initiatives as part of broader commemorative efforts tied to the nation’s 250th independence anniversary.
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