A gold-colored dollar coin featuring the face of President Donald Trump went on sale at noon Eastern Time on September 2, according to CBS News. Although it is legal tender valued at one dollar (approximately 1,360 won), the selling price ranges from $1.55 (about 2,100 won) to $2.44 (about 3,300 won).
According to the report, the coin's release was announced in July. The front of the coin features Trump's face along with the phrases 'Freedom,' 'We Trust in God,' and '1776–2026.' The reverse side displays the presidential seal, which includes an eagle holding an olive branch and a bundle of arrows, along with the number 250 to signify the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. It also includes the words 'United States of America' and 'One Dollar.' This design has been approved by the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts, as reported by the Associated Press.
The U.S. Mint stated that this coin can be used as legal tender in everyday transactions, but it also emphasized its collectible value. The Mint described the coin as a 'special circulating dollar coin created to commemorate this historic national milestone, combining the characteristics of everyday American coinage with a once-in-a-generation commemorative design,' adding that it will be a modern and striking collectible.
To enhance its collectible value, the Mint included a special coin marked 'July 4' in some bundles. The dollar coins are sold in packs of 25 for $61 (about 82,000 won) and packs of 100 for $154.50 (about 210,000 won). However, some bundles contain the special coin inscribed with 'July 4,' commemorating the 250th anniversary of American independence.
While the coin is gold-colored, it is primarily made of copper, with 6% zinc, 3.5% manganese, and 2% nickel. It does not contain any gold.
The Associated Press noted that the Trump administration has pursued various branding efforts for Trump during his second term, including naming the Kennedy Center after him and establishing a 'Peace Commission' aimed at ending the Gaza conflict. The report suggested that Trump is seeking to leave his mark on history and in the U.S. capital, Washington, D.C.
Currently, orders for the coin are limited to one bundle per household. However, this restriction will be lifted at 2 p.m. Eastern Time on September 3.
Immediately after the coin's release on September 2, the U.S. Mint's website experienced heavy traffic, causing delays, as reported by Newsweek. The magazine noted that the wait time to access the website initially reached 20 minutes and later extended to an hour.
At 1:07 p.m. Eastern Time, a message on the U.S. Mint's website indicated that users would need to wait 29 minutes to access the site.
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