As CNN reports, the sketches were shown against the backdrop of preparations for the 250th anniversary of independence. The channel published the first sketches of the commemorative coin with a face value of $1 featuring Trump. Their authenticity was confirmed by the U.S. Department of the Treasury, but the design may violate the law.
According to the released images, the obverse of the coin features Trump in profile with the inscriptions "Liberty," "In God We Trust," and the dates 1776 and 2026. The reverse depicts the moment when the politician raises his fist after an assassination attempt in Pennsylvania, with the inscription "FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT" and a background of the American flag.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Brandon Beach confirmed the authenticity of the sketches, emphasizing:
"No fake news. These designs featuring President Trump are real."
Law Against It
However, a legal conflict arises. American law prohibits depicting living presidents on coins: a portrait can only appear two years after the person's death. Additionally, a special law regarding the redesign of commemorative coins explicitly prohibits the use of portraits of any individuals in the reverse design.
The White House stated that they do not know if Donald Trump has seen the sketches, but they are confident he "will be thrilled." The final design of the commemorative coin has not yet been chosen.
Meanwhile, Trump is vying for the Nobel Peace Prize. The U.S. president has already received nominations for the Nobel Peace Prize from Pakistan, Cambodia, Israel, and American Republicans. The White House has also insisted in its statements that it is "about time" to award the president.
Trump himself stated that it would be a "great insult" to the U.S. if he does not receive the Nobel Peace Prize for his diplomatic efforts.
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