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U.S. Mint to Sell Trump $1 Coins, Including Special July 4 Editions

The S. Mint begins selling gold-colored $1 coins featuring President Donald Trump on Sept. 2, with prices ranging from $1.55 to $2.44 per coin. The coins are part of 2026 releases commemorating America's 250th anniversary, and 250,000 special editions struck on July 4 will be randomly included in rolls and bags.

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New Trump $1 Coin Goes on Sale

The S. Mint will begin selling gold-colored $1 coins featuring President Donald Trump's likeness at noon ET on Wednesday, Sept. 2, with prices ranging from about $1.55 to $2.44 per coin. The coins, first announced in July, are part of releases in 2026 commemorating America's 250th anniversary, as reported by CBS News and MassLive.

The obverse side bears a rendering of Trump's face with the inscriptions "Liberty," "In God We Trust" and "1776–2026." The reverse shows the presidential seal, which depicts an eagle holding an olive branch and a bundle of arrows, along with an inscription reading "250" to honor the nation's semiquincentennial. The eagle also holds 13 arrows representing the original colonies, with a banner inscribed "E Pluribus Unum." Additional inscriptions include "United States of America" and "One Dollar."

Pricing and Availability

Collectors can order 25-coin rolls for $61 each and 100-coin bags for $154.50 each. The mintage is limited to 150,000 rolls and 50,000 bags, with an initial limit of two per product per household. The coins may be used as legal tender, but the Mint also pitches them as collectibles.

"Created to celebrate this historic national milestone, these special circulating dollar coins combine everyday American coinage with a once-in-a-generation anniversary design destined to become a standout addition to modern collections," the S. Mint said.

The Mint is randomly including 250,000 special-issue $1 Trump coins with a "July 4th" privy mark in the rolls and bags for sale on its site. According to Coin News, cited by MassLive and com, this gives the July 4 pieces a chase element and a measure of scarcity.

Design and Composition

The coins are gold-colored but composed mostly of copper, with 6% zinc, 3.5% manganese and 2% nickel; no actual gold is used. Chief Engraver Joseph Menna used an official White House photo taken by Daniel Torok as inspiration for the design. The Mint said the design captures "the spirit, pride, and legacy of a nation approaching its landmark anniversary."

The Trump administration has said that the president may appear on a coin under a 2020 law allowing new designs to commemorate the country's 250th anniversary, as reported by CBS News.

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CBS News

Framing: The headline highlights the product's release and its price range, emphasizing the availability of the coin and its cost. — Measured and factual

as of Sep 2, 2026, 4:16 PM UTC

Facts Included:

The U.S. Mint will begin selling gold-colored $1 coins featuring President Donald Trump's likeness at noon ET on Wednesday, with prices ranging from about $1.55 to $2.44 per coin.
The coins were first announced in July and bear a rendering of Mr. Trump's face on the obverse side, with the inscriptions 'Liberty,' 'In God We Trust' and '1776 ~ 2026.'
The presidential seal, which depicts an eagle holding an olive branch and a bundle of arrows, appears on the reverse side, along with an inscription reading '250' to honor the nation's semiquincentennial anniversary.
A 25-coin roll costs $61, while a 100-coin bag costs $250.
The Trump administration has said that the president may appear on a coin under a 2020 law allowing new designs to commemorate the country's 250th anniversary.
The U.S. Mint said the new coins may be used as legal tender, but also pitched them as collectibles.
The Trump coins are gold-colored but composed mostly of copper, with 6% zinc, 3.5% manganese and 2% nickel. No actual gold is used in the coins.
The U.S. Mint said it is randomly including 250,000 special-issue $1 Trump coins with a 'July 4th' privy mark in the bags and rolls for sale on its site.

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MassLive

Framing: Curious and appreciative

as of Sep 1, 2026, 7:47 PM UTC

Facts Included:

The U.S. Mint will begin taking orders for President Donald Trump $1 gold coins from noon ET on Wednesday, Sept. 2.
Collectors can begin ordering 100-coin bags for $50 each and 25-coin rolls for $61 each.
Randomly included in the rolls and bags are 250,000 Trump coins struck on July 4 and bearing that date.
The mintage is limited to 150,000 rolls and 50,000 bags, with an initial limit of two per product per household.
The front of the dollar features Trump’s portrait and inscriptions including 'LIBERTY,' 'IN GOD WE TRUST,' and '1776–2026.'
The back shows the presidential seal, with the numeral '250' on the eagle’s shield.
The eagle holds an olive branch and 13 arrows, with a banner inscribed with 'E PLURIBUS UNUM.'
The product is part of releases in 2026 commemorating America’s 250th anniversary.
Chief Engraver Joseph Menna used an official White House photo taken by Daniel Torok as inspiration.
The agency said it captures 'the spirit, pride, and legacy of a nation approaching its landmark anniversary.'

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nj.com

Framing: Headline emphasizes the Mint 'hid' something in the new Trump $1 rolls and bags, implying a hidden or surprise element. — Curious and appreciative

as of Sep 1, 2026, 7:47 PM UTC

Facts Included:

The U.S. Mint will begin taking orders for President Donald Trump $1 gold coins from noon ET on Wednesday, Sept. 2.
Collectors can begin ordering 100-coin bags for $50 each and 25-coin rolls for $61 each.
Randomly included in the rolls and bags are 250,000 Trump coins struck on July 4 and bearing that date.
The mintage is limited to 150,000 rolls and 50,000 bags, with an initial limit of two per product per household.
The front of the dollar features Trump’s portrait and inscriptions including 'LIBERTY,' 'IN GOD WE TRUST,' and '1776–2026.'
The back shows the presidential seal, with the numeral '250' on the eagle’s shield.
The eagle holds an olive branch and 13 arrows, with a banner inscribed with 'E PLURIBUS UNUM.'
The product is part of releases in 2026 commemorating America’s 250th anniversary.
Chief Engraver Joseph Menna used an official White House photo taken by Daniel Torok as inspiration.
The agency said it captures 'the spirit, pride, and legacy of a nation approaching its landmark anniversary.'

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Claim	Confidence	Status
ClaimThe U.S. Mint will begin taking orders for President Donald Trump $1 gold-colored coins from noon ET on Wednesday, Sept. 2.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (3 outlets · 2 distinct) via nj.com as of Sep 1, 2026, 7:47 PM UTC, CBS News as of Sep 2, 2026, 4:16 PM UTC, MassLive as of Sep 1, 2026, 7:47 PM UTC
ClaimCollectors can begin ordering 100-coin bags for $154.50 each and 25-coin rolls for $61 each.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (3 outlets · 2 distinct) via nj.com as of Sep 1, 2026, 7:47 PM UTC, CBS News as of Sep 2, 2026, 4:16 PM UTC, MassLive as of Sep 1, 2026, 7:47 PM UTC
ClaimThe U.S. Mint is randomly including 250,000 special-issue $1 Trump coins struck on July 4 and bearing that date in the rolls and bags.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (3 outlets · 2 distinct) via nj.com as of Sep 1, 2026, 7:47 PM UTC, CBS News as of Sep 2, 2026, 4:16 PM UTC, MassLive as of Sep 1, 2026, 7:47 PM UTC
ClaimThe mintage is limited to 150,000 rolls and 50,000 bags, with an initial limit of two per product per household.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via nj.com as of Sep 1, 2026, 7:47 PM UTC, MassLive as of Sep 1, 2026, 7:47 PM UTC
ClaimThe front of the dollar features Trump's portrait and inscriptions including 'LIBERTY,' 'IN GOD WE TRUST,' and '1776–2026.'	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (3 outlets · 2 distinct) via nj.com as of Sep 1, 2026, 7:47 PM UTC, CBS News as of Sep 2, 2026, 4:16 PM UTC, MassLive as of Sep 1, 2026, 7:47 PM UTC
ClaimThe back shows the presidential seal, with the numeral '250' on the eagle's shield.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (3 outlets · 2 distinct) via nj.com as of Sep 1, 2026, 7:47 PM UTC, CBS News as of Sep 2, 2026, 4:16 PM UTC, MassLive as of Sep 1, 2026, 7:47 PM UTC
ClaimThe eagle holds an olive branch and 13 arrows, with a banner inscribed with 'E PLURIBUS UNUM.'	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (3 outlets · 2 distinct) via nj.com as of Sep 1, 2026, 7:47 PM UTC, CBS News as of Sep 2, 2026, 4:16 PM UTC, MassLive as of Sep 1, 2026, 7:47 PM UTC
ClaimThe product is part of releases in 2026 commemorating America's 250th anniversary.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (3 outlets · 2 distinct) via nj.com as of Sep 1, 2026, 7:47 PM UTC, CBS News as of Sep 2, 2026, 4:16 PM UTC, MassLive as of Sep 1, 2026, 7:47 PM UTC
ClaimChief Engraver Joseph Menna used an official White House photo taken by Daniel Torok as inspiration to design the piece.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via nj.com as of Sep 1, 2026, 7:47 PM UTC, MassLive as of Sep 1, 2026, 7:47 PM UTC
ClaimThe U.S. Mint said the new coins may be used as legal tender, but also pitched them as collectibles.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via CBS News as of Sep 2, 2026, 4:16 PM UTC
ClaimThe Trump coins are gold-colored but composed mostly of copper, with 6% zinc, 3.5% manganese and 2% nickel. No actual gold is used in the coins.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via CBS News as of Sep 2, 2026, 4:16 PM UTC
ClaimThe Trump administration has said that the president may appear on a coin under a 2020 law allowing new designs to commemorate the country's 250th anniversary.	ConfidenceMedium	StatusSingle-source via CBS News as of Sep 2, 2026, 4:16 PM UTC
ClaimThe U.S. Mint said it captures 'the spirit, pride, and legacy of a nation approaching its landmark anniversary.'	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via nj.com as of Sep 1, 2026, 7:47 PM UTC, MassLive as of Sep 1, 2026, 7:47 PM UTC

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2 distinct · 3 mastheads · 3 articles consulted: CBS News, MassLive, nj.com 13 claims extracted Version 1 Written 2026-09-02