US to introduce Donald Trump’s signature on new currency notes for 250th independence anniversary, to be printed in…
In a significant departure from long-standing tradition, the United States Treasury Department has announced that upcoming paper currency will feature the signature of sitting President Donald Trump. The move is part of preparations to celebrate the country’s 250th year of independence and marks a first in US history.
For over 165 years, American banknotes have carried the signatures of both the Treasury Secretary and the Treasurer of the United States. However, this new decision removes the Treasurer’s signature entirely, ending a practice that dates back to 1861, when federal currency was first introduced.
First notes to appear in June
The Treasury Department confirmed that the first batch of redesigned USD 100 bills will be printed in June. These notes will display President Trump’s signature alongside that of Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. Other denominations are expected to roll out gradually in the following months.
Treasury calls move a symbol of national achievement
Treasury Secretary Bessent described the initiative as a reflection of the country’s economic progress and a symbolic gesture tied to the historic milestone.
‘There is no more powerful way to recognise the historic achievements of our great country and President Donald J Trump than US dollar bills bearing his name and it is only appropriate that this historic currency be issued at the Semiquincentennial,’ Bessent said in a statement released by the US Department of the Treasury.
US Treasurer Brandon Beach also supported the decision, calling it both ‘appropriate’ and ‘well deserved.’
End of a long-standing tradition
Until now, US currency has consistently included the Treasurer’s signature, a feature maintained without interruption for more than a century and a half. The current notes in circulation still carry the signatures of former Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, who served under President Joe Biden and US Treasurer Lynn Malerba.
Malerba’s signature will now mark the end of this historic lineage, closing a chapter that began with the earliest issuance of federal paper money.
Part of wider anniversary celebrations
The currency redesign is one of several initiatives planned to commemorate the United States’ 250th anniversary. Earlier in March, a federal arts commission approved a design for a 24-karat gold commemorative coin featuring President Trump’s image. The coin is expected to be released as part of the July 4 Semiquincentennial celebrations.