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Give me liberty: America doesn’t need a Trump coin — or any other presidential currency

5 19
monday

George Washington refused to allow his image on the nation’s coins because it would be too “monarchical.”

But will the Trump administration rise above that old superstition with a new dollar coin featuring two portraits of President Trump?

Congress passed a law five years ago calling for $1 coins “emblematic of the United States semiquincentennial” to circulate next year.

And nothing is more emblematic of our nation’s history and achievements than Donald Trump’s visage.

“Under the historic leadership of President Donald J. Trump, our nation is entering its 250th anniversary stronger, more prosperous, and better than ever before,” the Treasury Department said this month.

It released a preliminary design for the Trump coin that reflects well the enduring spirit of our country and democracy.”

On the front of the coin, a large Trump portrait partially obscures the word “LIBERTY.” That’s just a typo, right? Below Trump’s face are the words “IN GOD WE TRUST.” 

At least there’s no arrow pointing from “GOD” to Trump. If devout Trump fans seek mementos, the dollar coin will be much cheaper than the official Donald Trump “God Bless the USA Bibles” he sells for $59.99.

The coin’s back side was inspired by last year’s assassination attempt, showing Trump with a clenched fist in front of an American flag with “FIGHT, FIGHT, FIGHT” above him.

That’s an iconic image, but. . .

The Trump coin may violate an 1866 law that prohibits........

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