Design for commemorative Trump coin in 24-karat gold approved by appointees
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The US Commission of Fine Arts, composed of Trump appointees, unanimously approved a design for a 24-karat gold commemorative coin bearing President Trump's image to mark the nation's 250th birthday on July 4. Federal law prohibits living presidents from appearing on circulating currency, but commemorative coins operate under different rules and can feature sitting leaders. The approval clears the way for the US Mint to begin production, though the coin's exact size and denomination remain undecided. The vote underscores how Trump has reshaped federal arts and cultural bodies through recent appointments, granting him influence over officially sanctioned imagery during his presidency. The commemorative coin project has already drawn scrutiny over the propriety of honoring a sitting president in this manner.
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