According to The Hill, Trump posted the image on his social media platform, Truth Social, without additional commentary. The bill includes signatures from both Trump and U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Vessen.
Vessen later shared the image on X (formerly Twitter), stating, "Under President Trump's leadership, we are on a path of unprecedented economic growth, sustained dollar dominance, and financial strength and stability."
He added, "There is no stronger way to honor our great nation and President Trump's historic achievements than with a U.S. dollar bill bearing his signature. It is very fitting that this historic currency is issued on the 250th anniversary of our founding."
Earlier, the U.S. Treasury announced plans in late March to include Trump's signature on newly issued currency to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States. This marks the first time a sitting president's signature will appear on U.S. currency, according to The Hill.
However, it remains unclear when the $100 bill will actually enter circulation. The Hill noted that it typically takes several weeks for the Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) to print the bills and for the Federal Reserve to distribute them.
Controversy surrounds the inclusion of Trump's signature on the bill. The Hill reported that while federal law prohibits depicting living individuals on U.S. currency, the Treasury argues that the '2020 Coin Redesign Act,' signed during Trump's first term, allows for exceptions in special cases like the 250th anniversary.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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