NEW YORK, March 20, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - An advisory commission hand-picked by President Donald Trump has approved the design of a commemorative gold coin featuring his image, officials said Thursday, in a move slammed by Democratic opponents. The US Commission of Fine Arts declined to comment when asked by AFP after several media outlets showed the proposed design in reporting on the approval. The coin is supposed to mark the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. Beach noted that the design would differ from Trump images being planned for two other coins, a $1 piece that would be in circulation, and a one-ounce gold one. Another advisory panel, the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee, had refused in February to put Trump's coin on the agenda for debate.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha March 20, 2026 03:21 UTC