Trump 24-karat gold coin approved by hand-picked federal panel
The coin, intended to mark the nation's 250th birthday, should be "as large as possible", says one panel member.
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"I motion to approve this [coin] as presented, and with the strong encouragement that you make it as large as possible, all the way to three inches in diameter."
— James McCrery , Politician
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Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
James McCrery is the vice-chairman of the US Commission of Fine Arts.
Ritchie Torres is a Democratic congressman from New York.
Scott Bessent is the Treasury Secretary.
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The coin, intended to mark the nation's 250th birthday, should be "as large as possible", says one panel member.
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