After renaming some public buildings in his name, the American president is reaching a new milestone. His signature will appear on banknotes and a gold coin with his effigy has been approved. This is unprecedented for a sitting American president.
It is official. Donald Trump’s signature will be featured on future American banknotes, as announced by the Treasury on Thursday. This marks a first: since the creation of the greenback in 1861, no sitting US president had ever put their name on the country’s currency. The announcement comes a week after the approval of a commemorative gold coin featuring the 47th president’s effigy.
The first $100 bills bearing this signature will roll off the presses in June. The measure will then be extended to all denominations, according to the government statement. Until now, only the Treasury Secretary and the Treasurer of the United States signed the bills. Adding the presidential signature sets a new precedent.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent justified this decision. “The President’s place in history as the architect of the American golden age is undeniable,” said Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in a statement. “Putting his signature on American currency is not only entirely appropriate but also well-deserved.”
Context: President Donald Trump’s signature will appear on American banknotes for the first time, a move that has sparked both support and criticism.
Fact Check: The decision to feature Donald Trump’s signature on US banknotes is unprecedented and has stirred controversy among various groups.
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