The U.S. Mint can move forward with producing a commemorative gold coin honoring President Donald Trump after a federal arts advisory panel signed off on the design, advancing a controversial proposal tied to the nation’s 250th celebrations. 

The Commission of Fine Arts, which reviews the design of federal coins, medals, and monuments, approved the concept, allowing the Mint to proceed with development of the coin, though final authorization still rests with the Treasury Department. The commission comprises Trump appointees and was vetted by him after firing the previous board.

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