President Trump's Signature to Appear on U.S. Paper Currency for First Time
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In a historic move, President Donald Trump's signature will be added to U.S. dollar bills to commemorate the nation's 250th anniversary, marking the first time a sitting president's signature appears on paper currency.
The U.S. Treasury Department has announced that President Donald Trump's signature will be added to U.S. dollar bills, marking the first time a sitting president's signature will appear on paper currency. This initiative is part of the nation's 250th anniversary celebrations. Traditionally, U.S. paper currency features the signatures of the Treasury Secretary and the Treasurer.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated, "The President's mark on history as the architect of America's Golden Age economic revival is undeniable. Printing his signature on the American currency is not only appropriate, but also well deserved."
Historically, U.S. paper currency has included the signatures of the Treasurer and either the Treasury Secretary or the Register of the Treasury since its inception in 1861.
In addition to the signature on paper currency, a federal commission recently approved a design featuring President Trump's image on 24-karat commemorative gold coins, also in honor of the country's 250th anniversary. This coin design is pending official approval from the Treasury Department.
Previously, in 2020, President Trump's name was included on COVID-19 stimulus checks, which provided direct cash payments to Americans during the pandemic. The addition of his signature to U.S. currency is the latest effort by President Trump to leave a lasting imprint on federal government instruments.