WASHINGTON, March 27 (V7N) — US paper currency will soon bear the signature of President Donald Trump, the Treasury Department announced Thursday, marking an unprecedented move ahead of the country’s 250th anniversary.

Traditionally, US dollar bills carry the signatures of the Treasurer of the United States and the Secretary of the Treasury. However, the new series of banknotes will feature the signatures of Trump alongside Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.

Announcing the decision, Bessent said the خطوة reflects both the nation’s achievements and Trump’s leadership. “There is no more powerful way to recognize the historic achievements of our great country and President Donald J. Trump than US dollar bills bearing his name,” he stated, linking the initiative to the Semiquincentennial celebrations of the United States.

The move marks a significant departure from longstanding conventions and is part of a broader effort by Trump to leave a personal imprint on US currency.

Last week, a Trump-appointed advisory commission also approved the design of a commemorative gold coin featuring the president’s image. The coin, intended to mark the 250th anniversary of US independence on July 4, 1776, depicts Trump standing with clenched fists on one side, while the reverse shows an eagle perched on a bell.

Although the coin will not have a fixed monetary value, similar commemorative coins issued by the US Mint often sell for more than $1,000.

The initiatives have sparked criticism from opposition Democrats, particularly as US federal law traditionally prohibits the depiction of living presidents on currency. Despite this, Trump has continued to pursue additional controversial proposals, including plans for a temporary $1 coin featuring his image as part of the anniversary celebrations.

The developments underscore a broader debate in the United States over tradition, symbolism, and the role of political figures in national iconography.

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