US currency
Coverage of US currency in the Nexus archive.
- Trump, Bessent preview new currency bearing his signature
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent previewed new U.S. currency featuring President Trump's signature, set to circulate for the nation’s 250th birthday. The $100 bill includes both their signatures, as shared on Trump’s Truth Social account.
- A fistful of dollars: five reasons why the U.S. currency is rising
The U.S. dollar remains at its highest level for the year despite expectations that a peace agreement ending the Gulf war would reduce its appeal as a safe-haven currency. Investors anticipated a decline in the dollar's strength following the conflict resolution, but the currency has continued to rise.
- US Treasury secretary confirms plans for banknote featuring Trump’s face
US Treasury secretary confirms plans for a banknote featuring Donald Trump's face. The proposed $250 bill would be the first to feature a living person on US currency in over a century.
- White House pushes Congress to approve $250 bill with Trump’s image
The White House is urging Congress to approve a $250 bill featuring Donald Trump's portrait to commemorate the US's 250th anniversary, requiring a change in federal law that prohibits living individuals on currency. Democrats have pledged to oppose the proposal.