The United States Mint began selling a commemorative one-dollar coin featuring President Donald Trump on Wednesday to mark the 250th anniversary of the United States. ^[1] A roll of 25 commemorative coins costs 61 dollars, representing a premium of 36 dollars over the nominal value of 25 dollars. ^[2] The commemorative coin sold out partially within hours of its release, with the US Mint website indicating that the roll of 25 coins was unavailable and a virtual waiting room was established. ^[3] The Treasury Department defended the legality of the portrait, citing a 2020 law and the precedent of Calvin Coolidge appearing on a coin in 1926. ^[4] A roll containing 25 coins is available for 61 dollars, and a bag containing 100 pieces is priced at 154.50 dollars. ^[5] The coins were created as part of the commemorative emissions for the 250th anniversary of the United States. ^[6] The release has been harshly criticized because it is the first time a living person is placed on a circulating coin, which was previously avoided to prevent it from being considered personal propaganda. ^[7]