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Treasury ‘Prepared’ to Print $250 Bill With Trump’s Face If Law Passes

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Treasury ‘Prepared’ to Print 0 Bill With Trump’s Face If Law Passes

President Donald Trump could be the first living person in more than 160 years to appear on US paper currency — that is, if current law changes. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed during a press conference on Thursday that his agency has “prepared in advance” to print a $250 bill featuring Trump’s likeness to commemorate … Read more

Treasury Secretary Bessent confirms limited steps toward a $250 bill featuring Donald Trump

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Treasury Secretary Bessent confirms limited steps toward a 0 bill featuring Donald Trump

ATLANTA — Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Thursday that his department has prepared the design for a $250 bill featuring President Trump, anticipating the passage of stalled legislation in Congress to put the president on a new denomination of legal tender. Bessent said at the White House that authorizing the new currency will be up to lawmakers … Read more