The US Department of the Treasury has announced that President Donald Trump will become the first sitting president in American history to have his signature printed on US paper currency. The announcement was made on Thursday and is framed as a way to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States. Alongside Trump’s signature, that of Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will also appear on future notes.
Traditionally, US paper currency has carried the signatures of the treasurer and the Treasury secretary, making no provision for a sitting president’s name. This change breaks with longstanding convention and represents an unprecedented step in the presentation of American banknotes. Bessent described the move as a fitting tribute, stating there is no more powerful way to recognize the historic achievements of the country and the president than dollar bills bearing his name.
According to a report from Reuters, the first $100 bills featuring both signatures are scheduled to be printed in June, with additional denominations to follow in subsequent months. The rollout is timed to coincide with the broader national celebrations surrounding the country’s semiquincentennial. Officials have not yet specified which other bill denominations will be updated or the precise timeline for their release.
The Treasury’s currency plans are not the only way Trump’s name and image are being attached to official or commemorative items. The US Mint released three proposed coin designs in late 2025 featuring Trump’s face alongside the caption “In God We Trust.” These $1 coins could potentially enter circulation as part of the 250th anniversary commemorations, though details on their release remain pending.
Trump’s name has also been applied to major cultural institutions. The board of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, reportedly composed largely of Trump appointees, voted in late December to rename the venue the “Donald J. Trump and the John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts.” The decision has drawn criticism from lawmakers who argue the renaming is legally invalid without explicit authorization from Congress.
Beyond official channels, Trump’s identity has extended into the cryptocurrency space. A memecoin bearing his name exists in the crypto market, and he has also been associated with multiple NFT projects, including the Trump Digital Trading Cards. These ventures reflect a broader pattern of the president’s name and likeness appearing across both traditional and digital financial products during his time in office.
Originally reported by CoinTelegraph.
