Trump likeness approved for US commemorative gold coin ahead of 250th anniversary

24 minutes ago, unblocktheplanet said:

Wow, do you think Donnie ever studied Latin?

In any case, "Facite Americam Iterum Magnum" purports to be direct, literal translation, but is awful, ungrammatical usage. Waddya expect from a <deleted>hole country like Liberia?!? Something better might read, "Fac ut Americani Multo Stultiores Sint" but, ya know, it's just a coin and the doofus won't know the difference.

They might be trying to make this Latin for, "Make America Great Again". Just as MAGA is a failure, so is the Latin! The "2025 Trump Caesar" on the box and and the corona triumphalis on the boor's head adds some extra satire. And you know laurel leaves come from...the Middle East.

Remember Bush VP, Dan Quayle? He asked if they speak Latin in Latin America.

I am a classicist and Latin translator. See my book, The Classical Wizard / Magus Mirabilis in Oz.

Google AI: Liberia Trump coins generally range from roughly $30 to $200+, depending on the metal, weight, and rarity. Common 2026 1/1000 oz gold coins sell for around $30–$47 on eBay, while 2025 1-oz silver proof coins with gold gilding are priced around $120 on GovMint. High-grade 2024 silver coins (PF70) cost closer to $200 on The Coin Vault.

And why is Liberia honouring Trump?!? I thought their only export was flags of convenience. 

Bought yours yet? I somehow think sales will be slow! Unbelievable, Trump can't get anything right, even the Latin!

You don't understand how commemorative coins are issued. Ignoring your apparently racist outburst against Liberia (literacy problems are largely due to the civil war, Liberians are as capable of benefiting from a Classical education as you did in the mid-1960s, presumably benefiting from an East coast education. I am certain there are Liberians who un derstand Latin, especially given the number of religious colleges in the country) , the production of these coins has very little to do with the Central Bank of Liberia, who authorize striking of the coin by a foreign mint, in return for a royalty payment. Liberia needs the money, so I say good luck to them, rather than using this as an excuse to denigrate an African country that has suffered so much. I doubt they really care what goes on the coin, within certain boundaries. They did a Martin Brundle coin once (he got a $10 coin not $1), despite there never having been a F1 race in the country of Liberia.

I have no interest in commemorative coinage, nor any interest politician-related souvenirs.

You probably shouldn't have divulged personal details on a public forum. I can see a lot about you. An interesting biography. I left academia a long time ago.

Coin to be struck by Hershey.

2 hours ago, Chomper Higgot said:

Coin to be struck by Hershey.

Ahead of you:

https://trumpsuperstore.com/product/trump-chocolate-coin-jumbo-sized/?srsltid=AfmBOop-PXrqkPemlbMMSASWRPvLbkuMfF7S8kAKlN9s6Mz_MrpboBdV

I'm going to suspect it aint going to be vomit-flavoured Hershey milk chocolate.

Did they mean that, to make him look like a sex toy?

3 hours ago, Roadsternut said:

You don't understand how commemorative coins are issued. Ignoring your apparently racist outburst against Liberia (literacy problems are largely due to the civil war, Liberians are as capable of benefiting from a Classical education as you did in the mid-1960s, presumably benefiting from an East coast education. I am certain there are Liberians who un derstand Latin, especially given the number of religious colleges in the country) , the production of these coins has very little to do with the Central Bank of Liberia, who authorize striking of the coin by a foreign mint, in return for a royalty payment. Liberia needs the money, so I say good luck to them, rather than using this as an excuse to denigrate an African country that has suffered so much. I doubt they really care what goes on the coin, within certain boundaries. They did a Martin Brundle coin once (he got a $10 coin not $1), despite there never having been a F1 race in the country of Liberia.

I have no interest in commemorative coinage, nor any interest politician-related souvenirs.

You probably shouldn't have divulged personal details on a public forum. I can see a lot about you. An interesting biography. I left academia a long time ago.

3 hours ago, Roadsternut said:

You don't understand how commemorative coins are issued. Ignoring your apparently racist outburst against Liberia (literacy problems are largely due to the civil war, Liberians are as capable of benefiting from a Classical education as you did in the mid-1960s, presumably benefiting from an East coast education. I am certain there are Liberians who un derstand Latin, especially given the number of religious colleges in the country) , the production of these coins has very little to do with the Central Bank of Liberia, who authorize striking of the coin by a foreign mint, in return for a royalty payment. Liberia needs the money, so I say good luck to them, rather than using this as an excuse to denigrate an African country that has suffered so much. I doubt they really care what goes on the coin, within certain boundaries. They did a Martin Brundle coin once (he got a $10 coin not $1), despite there never having been a F1 race in the country of Liberia.

I have no interest in commemorative coinage, nor any interest politician-related souvenirs.

You probably shouldn't have divulged personal details on a public forum. I can see a lot about you. An interesting biography. I left academia a long time ago.

Roadster, my apologies for appearing to be condescending. The <deleted>hole country thing was meant as a Trumpism. I did not know about the Liberian civil war--horrible. There are an awful lot of poor countries out there which could sure use the largesse of the United States instead of bombs.

3 hours ago, Chomper Higgot said:

Coin to be struck by Hershey.

I remember that gold foil! I think they only came at a certain time of year, didn't they?

1 hour ago, Roadsternut said:

Ahead of you:

https://trumpsuperstore.com/product/trump-chocolate-coin-jumbo-sized/?srsltid=AfmBOop-PXrqkPemlbMMSASWRPvLbkuMfF7S8kAKlN9s6Mz_MrpboBdV

I'm going to suspect it aint going to be vomit-flavoured Hershey milk chocolate.

Did they mean that, to make him look like a sex toy?

When you're not furious or crying, this administration is just crazier than a barrel on monkeys!

Absoluting disgusting. And, nobody in government stopping him. Every day a fresh new outrage. Today we get two--this horrible coin and Trump's horrible comments on Mueller's death.

On 3/20/2026 at 8:28 PM, Screaming said:

This is really great news as President Trump will go down in the history books as one of the greatest Presidents of the United States. If there was room on Mt. Rushmore I would advocate President Trump's bust next to Washington. I wonder how much the coins will cost. Time to cash in my 401K and buy some coins as they will certainly appreciate over time.

Talk about a great way to ugly up a mountain.

Awesome, will defo add a couple to my coin collection.

27 minutes ago, spidermike007 said:

Talk about a great way to ugly up a mountain.

5 hours ago, Cave Johnson said:

Er, there is an error there. And its not 2026.