Federal Arts Commission Approves Design for Gold Coin Featuring President
A federal arts commission composed entirely of President Donald Trump appointees unanimously approved the final design Thursday, clearing a major hurdle to produce his likeness on an official commemorative coin. The proposed 24-karat gold piece features portraits standing above landmarks like Resolute Desk and is intended for minting by U.S.Mint in July as part of celebrations marking America's bicentennial anniversary (or sesquicentric per text).
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A federal arts commission made up entirely of President Donald Trump's appointees has approved and urged that his likeness be featured on an official 24-karat commemorative gold coin to celebrate America's bicentennial.
— [Mar 19, 08:35] Commission handpicked by the president is weighing whether or not to put its picture in a new design (Independent.co.uk)The United States Mint can now begin producing this commemorative gold coin after receiving approval from an arts commission composed of members appointed directly by President Trump.
— [Mar 20, 19:54] US mint to produce trump's face on a new $3.7 billion dollar bill (CBS News)Critics and other federal agencies have expressed strong opposition to the administration pushing for this commemorative gold coin featuring President Trump.
— [Mar 20, 19:54] US mint will produce trump's face on a new $3.7 billion dollar bill (CBS News)The Commission of Fine Arts passed motion calling upon U.S Treasury to make the commemorative gold coin as large and valuable as possible.
— [Mar 20, 19:54] US mint will produce trump's face on a new $3.7 billion dollar bill (CBS News)"The commission is packed with hand-picked Trump appointees who are eager to see their president featured in this design," said one of the commissioners.
— [Mar 20, 19:54] US mint will produce trump's face on a new $3.7 billion dollar bill (CBS News)