United States Mint (US Mint) Sells Out Trump $1 Coin, Places on Backorder

Exam-focused facts from the 5 September 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

The United States Mint (US Mint) reported that its President Donald J. Trump $1 coins sold out within 24 hours of going on sale on September 2, 2026.
The US Mint placed the Trump $1 coins on backorder as of noon September 3, 2026.
The coins were available in a 24-coin roll for $61 and a 100-coin bag for $154.50, with a household limit of two until 2 p.m. ET on September 3.
A total of 250,000 Trump $1 coins were struck on July 4, 2026, at the Philadelphia Mint, featuring a special 'July 4th' privy mark.
The coin's obverse features a portrait of President Trump with inscriptions 'LIBERTY,' 'IN GOD WE TRUST,' and '1776 ~ 2026,' while the reverse displays the Presidential Seal with a '250' inscription.
The Trump $1 coins have a gold-like finish but contain no precious metals and are legal tender.