The $1 Trump coins are here. Why spending them is legal but tricky

Mint began selling $1 Trump coins Wednesday. Why it matters: The Trump coin sits in a rare middle ground: The Mint is promoting it as a collectible, but under federal law, it has a face value of $1 and can be used as real money. Mint says the Trump coins are now "in circulation, so check your pocket change." The coins can be purchased in 25-coin rolls for $61 and 100-coin bags for $154.50 [1].

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1. axios.com · The $1 Trump coins are here. Why spending them is legal but tricky Sep 2, 2026

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