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

Axios·September 2, 2026·1 min read
The $1 Trump coins are here. Why spending them is legal but tricky

The U.S. Mint began selling $1 Trump coins Wednesday, promoting them as collectibles but legally usable as tender. They sell in 25-coin rolls for $61 and 100-coin bags for $154.50. Private businesses can refuse them, and Americans have historically been reluctant to spend $1 coins.

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