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US Treasury prepares Trump $250 bill design amid anniversary push

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed that the department has prepared a design for a $250 bill featuring President Donald Trump. This preparation is in anticipation of potential legislation that would allow a living person to appear on U.S. currency, specifically to commemorate the nation's 250th anniversary. The initiative has reportedly been pushed by Trump appointee U.S. Treasurer Brandon Beach, with some internal resistance noted. AI

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US Treasury prepares Trump $250 bill design amid anniversary push

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Bill Barrow, The Associated Press ·

    Scott Bessent confirms a $250 bill with Trump on it has a prepared design

    Bessent said authorizing the new currency will be up to lawmakers on Capitol Hill, but “we've created the bill” because “we have to be prepared.”

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