Gold-colored $1 Trump coins are now available, but it will cost you more than $1 to buy one

Updated on: September 2, 2026 / 4:31 PM EDT / CBS News

Gold-colored $1 Trump coins are now available, but it will cost you more than $1 to buy one

TL;DR

  • Gold-colored $1 coins featuring President Donald Trump are now available for purchase from the U.S. Mint.
  • Prices range from approximately $1.55 to $2.44 per coin, with bulk options like a 25-coin roll for $61 and a 100-coin bag for $154.50.
  • The coins are designed to commemorate the nation's 250th anniversary, with "1776 ~ 2026" and "250" inscriptions.
  • Regulations typically only allow deceased individuals on currency, but a 2020 law permits new designs for the 250th anniversary commemoration.
  • The coins are composed mostly of copper with other metals, not actual gold.
  • Special "July 4th" privy mark coins are being randomly included in some bags and rolls.