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Trump-picked panel approves gold coin with his image: ‘the larger the better’

A federal arts ⁠panel comprised of members appointed by Donald Trump unanimously approved a commemorative gold coin featuring his image on Thursday, in the latest effort by the administration to celebrate the US president. Critics, including Democrats and members of another federal arts committee, said minting a coin with a sitting president’s image went against American values, especially as the nation celebrates its 250th birthday this year and the end of British monarchical rule. During a...

Mar 19, 2026 &03121919202631; 21:12 UTC www.scmp.com Trending 4/5

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Positive for markets

Sentiment score: +60/100

Moderate impact Short-term (days)

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60% High

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Gold Futures

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Expected to rise

Trump-picked panel approves gold coin with his image: ‘the larger the better’

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Trump-picked panel approves gold coin with his image: ‘the larger the better’

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Analysis generated on Mar 21, 2026 at 15:37 UTC

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Trump-picked panel approves gold coin with his image: ‘the larger the better’

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