Trump Coin Marks America’s 250th Anniversary, but It’s Not a Crypto Token
The US Mint has introduced a new commemorative coin to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary. Although the coin has a gold-colored finish, it is made from regular metals, not gold, according to the US Treasury Department. It is being produced in Philadelphia and is expected to go on sale this fall.
US law usually does not allow living presidents to appear on US currency. However, a law passed in 2020 created an exception for special anniversary coins, making this design possible. The design was approved in March by the Commission of Fine Arts, whose members were appointed by President Donald Trump.
The coin is the latest in a series of Trump-related currency projects, following proposals for a $250 bill and passports featuring Trump’s image.
TRUMP Memecoin Falls Slightly
At the same time, the TRUMP memecoin slipped from about $1.59 to $1.56, according to CoinGecko. The token is still down more than 97% from its all-time high of nearly $73 in January 2025.
Some users on X questioned whether the new commemorative coin was connected to the TRUMP cryptocurrency or shared the same controversy.
The $TRUMP token has been under pressure for several months. Blockchain analytics firm Nansen said scheduled token unlocks and heavy losses among retail investors have continued to weigh on its price.
It is still unclear whether the White House’s post about the commemorative coin caused confusion among crypto traders or whether the price drop was simply part of the token’s ongoing decline. However, the physical coin and the memecoin now share more than just the name “Trump.”
