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The Trump gold coin is not normal

The Trump gold coin is not normal

Trump's Terms · NPR

March 24, 20265m 58s

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The U.S. Commission of Fine Arts has voted to approve the design for a new commemorative gold coin.   On one side, an eagle in flight – on the other, a portrait of President Trump, staring directly at the viewer. 

Federal law prohibits living people from being featured on U.S. coins – though the Trump administration believes the Treasury Department has authority here. 

Moreover, it breaks a norm that dates to the beginning of the country. 

Caroline Turco, a curator at the Money Museum of the American Numismatic Association, explains.

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