The commemorative gold coin design was approved by the US Commission of Fine Arts, an advisory panel hand-picked by US President Donald Trump. (AFP pic) NEW YORK: An advisory commission hand-picked by President Donald Trump has approved the design of a commemorative gold coin featuring his image, o»»»

NEW YORK, March 20, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - An advisory commission hand-picked by President Donald Trump has approved the design of a commemorative gold coin featuring his image, officials said Thursday, in a move slammed by Democratic opponents. The US Commission of Fine Arts declined to comment when ask»»»

— President Donald Trump announced Sunday that he has instructed Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to halt the production of pennies, citing the high cost of producing one cent. “For far too long the United States has minted pennies which literally cost us more than 2 cents. This is so wasteful! I h»»»