Trump on US Banknotes? A Social Media Post Spurs Speculation
The president posted an image of a ‘federal victory note’ with himself on the front.
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I’m Saleha Mohsin, senior Washington correspondent. Today we’re looking at a US presidential post about banknotes. Send us feedback and tips to ecodaily@bloomberg.net. And if you aren’t yet signed up to receive this newsletter, you can do so here.
Images on national currency are often used to project power and values. The US has long had laws keeping living people from appearing on banknotes and coins to avoid any appearance of being a monarchy — harking back to the nation’s birth. The UK will soon feature wildlife instead of national icons based off the preferences of its residents.