What you need to know: US launches coin featuring Trump’s face

EXPLAINERThe coin marks the first time in nearly 200 years that a living person has been featured on the country’s currency.United States President Donald Trump’s face has officially found its way onto the country’s currency.On Tuesday at 12pm Eastern Time (16:00 GMT), the US Mint began circulating – and selling – a “once-in-a-generation” $1 coin bearing Trump’s likeness to commemorate the nation’s 250th anniversary.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3US judge questions the push to add Trump’s name back to the Kennedy Centerlist 2 of 3US Treasury secretary confirms plans for $250 bill featuring Trump’s facelist 3 of 3Trump to feature on limited-edition US passports for 250th anniversaryend of listThe gold-coloured coins feature Trump’s portrait on one side, alongside inscriptions of “LIBERTY” and “IN GOD WE TRUST”. On the reverse is an illustration of the US presidential seal with “250” inscribed on its shield.The US Mint says the coins “capture the spirit, pride, and legacy of a nation approaching its landmark anniversary”.It’s the first time in nearly 100 years that a living person has been featured on US currency, drawing a heavy dose of criticism, since such honours a...