The Bureau of Engraving and Printing is making plans to probably print a commemorative $250 bill with the picture of President Donald Trump to mark the 250th anniversary of America.
A Treasury Department spokesperson confirmed the plans in a press release, saying it was conducting “appropriate planning and due diligence” in response to “active legislation.”
“Should this legislative mandate be signed into law, the BEP is moving proactively to produce a $250 commemorative note which will appropriately recognize the 250th Anniversary of our great nation,” the spokesperson instructed NCS.
Republican Rep. Joe Wilson of South Carolina has launched laws that will “symbolically recognize the President of the United States during the Semiquincentennial anniversary,” per a press launch from Wilson’s workplace. The laws has languished in Congress and there’s no proof it might be handed.
In truth, placing the picture of a residing individual on US forex isn’t licensed by US statute. An exception to that regulation would have to be licensed by Congress. NCS has reached out to the designer of the mockup of the bill for remark.
The design, as reported by the Washington Post, resembles one which GOP Rep. Andy Barr of Kentucky posted on X in January. It confirmed a stern portrait of Trump with the colours of the flag, the “250” emblem and the president’s signature.
The Treasury spokesperson confirmed Trump’s signature is on the potential forex.
“Based on the recommendation of U.S. Treasurer Brandon Beach, Secretary Bessent will recognize the historic achievements of our great country and President Trump by adding his signature to the currency,” the spokesperson stated.
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