“Like our representative government itself, the images chosen to appear on American coins were another statement of difference between the system against which American colonists rebelled and the government for which American citizens would work. England was just one in a long line of civilizations that routinely paid tribute to their current sovereign by engraving his or her portrait onto the coins of the realm. That tradition extended back to the very beginning of coins as medium of exchange. Emperors and kings have always been so honored.”
@Coinlearner said:
"The Treasury Department is considering producing a one-dollar coin featuring President Donald Trump to commemorate the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence next year".... May not happen unless some laws get changed.
As if laws matter any more.
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I graduated PLU 1988 computer science degree shared with the math department ranked 35th math department in the nation ( Cal Tech and MIT were one and two) I tested at 90% before admission. I felt that was about right. I was humbled by the true genius of the professors and many students. One thing I learned I wasn’t smart (I did graduate) . Fast forward to the present, 90% might have been right there are a lot of stupid people out there.
@CaptHenway said:
How about a coin honoring the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Fort LaGuardia, where General George Washington captured the British airfield?
@CaptHenway said:
How about a coin honoring the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Fort LaGuardia, where General George Washington captured the British airfield?
@NewEnglandNotes said:
Do we know if the 250th Dollar is going to be large silver or small Sacajawea type?
The authorization specifies "circulating coinage", so it would be a golden dollar.
Coinnews.net reporting:
Good info. I would have taken the bet Biden on a dollar first.
If 2026 results in this coin and is golden then at a future date there will be a second Trump coin under Presidential under current Presidential $1 legislation.
@NewEnglandNotes said:
Do we know if the 250th Dollar is going to be large silver or small Sacajawea type?
The authorization specifies "circulating coinage", so it would be a golden dollar.
Coinnews.net reporting:
Good info. I would have taken the bet Biden on a dollar first.
If 2026 results in this coin and is golden then at a future date there will be a second Trump coin under Presidential under current Presidential $1 legislation.
Actually a 3rd coin. Trump will get two like Grover Cleveland because of non consecutive terms.
@oldabeintx said:
Always interesting that this forum apparently isn’t monitored at all on the weekend. Some serious animosities could develop over 2+ days. I’ve lost at least one close friend over internet posts. Best to air differences in person and privately. IMO.
I just got uninvited to no less than 3 forum members Thanksgiving dinners.
@oldabeintx said:
Always interesting that this forum apparently isn’t monitored at all on the weekend. Some serious animosities could develop over 2+ days. I’ve lost at least one close friend over internet posts. Best to air differences in person and privately. IMO.
I just got uninvited to no less than 3 forum members Thanksgiving dinners.
That's just because they found out you were bringing 2 buck chuck.
All comments reflect the opinion of the author, even when irrefutably accurate.
We've ALL been set up here, don't talk politics and along comes a 100% political coin. This is one coin we are not allowed to discuss. Unless you keep within the proper boundaries, only talk about it's design, it's mintage, it's sellout potential, not about the man on the coin, not his ethics, not his performance, not his weight, not his hair...unless his hair is accented...
All joking aside, this thread is primed to be shut down. I'm glad I got to read it and agree with > @Some_of_it said:
I have been looking for the right time to stop collecting modern commemorative coins. Such a loss leader. Enter 2026.
Legality and politics aside, I'd like to just comment on the design as it is, for which the obverse is clearly uninspired and a plagiarism of the Kennedy Half Dollar. I'd have to wonder if there would be an Accented Hair variety. I do not see anything on the reverse that is emblematic of the nation's 250th anniversary. That part of the design should be saved for some miraculous future should the public some day unanimously support the individual due to some unforeseen circumstance, however unlikely that may be at this moment.
In regards to the metal content, it is clear that an appropriately sized gold coin would not sell. Given the individual's attitude towards himself, a silver coin might only make sales if presented with gold leaf overlays, however we are not Canada.
I think there is an extreme likelihood that patterns will be made but not actual coinage. What is the congressional requirement to have a coin approved beyond pattern stage?
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The authorization specifies "circulating coinage", so it would be a golden dollar.
Coinnews.net reporting:
Pass
Bring back Liberty on all coinage!
This…. just as Washington and the founders intended, and perhaps it would give us one less thing to squabble over. Wise, they were.
https://www.usmint.gov/learn/history/historical-documents/history-of-presidents-on-our-coins?srsltid=AfmBOoqjo1wpZI3WxjsaEHg-H01b6v3WOssyYM06hJPAMNOi_pS_YYXy
“Like our representative government itself, the images chosen to appear on American coins were another statement of difference between the system against which American colonists rebelled and the government for which American citizens would work. England was just one in a long line of civilizations that routinely paid tribute to their current sovereign by engraving his or her portrait onto the coins of the realm. That tradition extended back to the very beginning of coins as medium of exchange. Emperors and kings have always been so honored.”
As if laws matter any more.
I graduated PLU 1988 computer science degree shared with the math department ranked 35th math department in the nation ( Cal Tech and MIT were one and two) I tested at 90% before admission. I felt that was about right. I was humbled by the true genius of the professors and many students. One thing I learned I wasn’t smart (I did graduate) . Fast forward to the present, 90% might have been right there are a lot of stupid people out there.
Ummm, looks like Thomas Jefferson said that.
Then why do we have so many presidents on our coins? Political but not politics.
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It’s clear who the complainers are. 😫
POTD- yesterday.
Good info. I would have taken the bet Biden on a dollar first.
If 2026 results in this coin and is golden then at a future date there will be a second Trump coin under Presidential under current Presidential $1 legislation.
Actually a 3rd coin. Trump will get two like Grover Cleveland because of non consecutive terms.
I have been looking for the right time to stop collecting modern commemorative coins. Such a loss leader. Enter 2026.
I just got uninvited to no less than 3 forum members Thanksgiving dinners.
That's just because they found out you were bringing 2 buck chuck.
All comments reflect the opinion of the author, even when irrefutably accurate.
We've ALL been set up here, don't talk politics and along comes a 100% political coin. This is one coin we are not allowed to discuss. Unless you keep within the proper boundaries, only talk about it's design, it's mintage, it's sellout potential, not about the man on the coin, not his ethics, not his performance, not his weight, not his hair...unless his hair is accented...
All joking aside, this thread is primed to be shut down. I'm glad I got to read it and agree with > @Some_of_it said:
Legality and politics aside, I'd like to just comment on the design as it is, for which the obverse is clearly uninspired and a plagiarism of the Kennedy Half Dollar. I'd have to wonder if there would be an Accented Hair variety. I do not see anything on the reverse that is emblematic of the nation's 250th anniversary. That part of the design should be saved for some miraculous future should the public some day unanimously support the individual due to some unforeseen circumstance, however unlikely that may be at this moment.
In regards to the metal content, it is clear that an appropriately sized gold coin would not sell. Given the individual's attitude towards himself, a silver coin might only make sales if presented with gold leaf overlays, however we are not Canada.
I think there is an extreme likelihood that patterns will be made but not actual coinage. What is the congressional requirement to have a coin approved beyond pattern stage?
Custom album maker and numismatic photographer.
Need a personalized album made? Design it on the website below and I'll build it for you.
https://www.donahuenumismatics.com/.