Trumps face to appear on money, passports and cards heres all the places hes branded as president
He’s leaving a lasting impression.From passports to cryptocurrency, President Trump has branded his face, name and signature on an array of commemoratives for America’s 250th birthday and for his legacy-building initiatives.The Post has compiled a list of the ways Trump’s branding is appearing nationwide.On June 26, Trump unveiled a special edition passport for America’s 250 on Truth Social.The design features a portrait of the president standing over the Oval Office’s Resolute Desk, with the Declaration of Independence text behind it.
Trump’s signature is also featured in the artwork.There is no extra fee to obtain the passport.However, they will only be available at the Washington Passport Agency starting July 6, with only 25,000 to 30,000 copies released.The State Department says citizens will not receive a commemorative passport by applying online, mailing in an application, or applying at a US embassy — you must apply in person at the DC location.The special-edition passport was first announced in April and marks the first time a living US president has been featured on a US passport.In March, the US Commission of Fine Arts voted unanimously to approve a design with Trump on a 24-karat gold coin.
While it’s against federal law to allow a living president to appear on US currency, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has the authority to mint and issue proof gold coins. However, a federal lawsuit was filed by a retired lawyer from Portland, Oregon, citing existing federal laws.US District Judge Karin J Immergut denied the request, finding that he lacked legal standing to challenge the production and failed to demonstrate that he would “personally suffer harm” from the coin.While there’s no release date set yet, the Mint plans to only produce 47 coins — each containing 19.7 ounces of gold — and they are expected to auction for roughly $90,000. Babies born between July 2 and the end of the year will receive a Social Security card wit...