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Trump’s new coin, briefly explained

How Trump is celebrating his favorite things: gold and himself.

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Welcome to The Logoff: Donald Trump may be getting his wish: a super-sized gold coin with his face on it.

What’s happening? On Thursday, the US Commission of Fine Arts signed off on a proposed design for a new 24-karat gold commemorative coin to mark America’s 250th anniversary this summer. On the coin: Trump, scowling, as he leans on his desk.

The coin’s size is still........

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