The U.S. Treasury Department announced on Thursday that Donald Trump’s signature will be added to future American banknotes, marking a first for a sitting U.S. president. The initial $100 bills featuring Trump’s signature are scheduled to be printed in June and will eventually extend to other denominations, as stated in the government release.
This move is unprecedented for a sitting president, as traditionally, U.S. banknotes feature the signatures of the Treasury Secretary and the Treasurer, not the president, according to reports.
This initiative is the latest example of Trump leaving his mark on American cultural institutions, following the renaming of the United States Institute of Peace, the Kennedy Center performing arts venue, and a new class of naval ships, among other tributes.
Commemorative Gold Coin Featuring Trump’s Image
These plans coincide with ongoing efforts to place Trump’s image on a coin.
Earlier this month, a federal arts commission approved the final design for a 24-carat gold commemorative coin featuring Trump’s likeness, intended to celebrate the Fourth of July. Last year, the U.S. Mint unveiled designs for coins commemorating the 250th anniversary of American independence, showcasing founding documents and the Revolutionary War, but not including President Donald Trump, despite efforts from some allies to feature him on a coin.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated in a release that “there is no stronger way to acknowledge the historic achievements of our great nation” than with U.S. dollar bills bearing Trump’s signature.
The U.S. Treasurer, Brandon Beach, mentioned in a statement that printing Trump’s signature on American currency is “not only appropriate but well-deserved.”
The U.S. Bureau of Engraving and Printing is responsible for producing all banknotes, while the U.S. Mint handles all coin production.
