The $1 Trump coins are here. Why spending them is legal but tricky
The U.S. Mint began selling $1 Trump coins Wednesday. Why it matters: The Trump coin sits in a rare middle ground: The Mint is promoting it as a collectible, but under federal law, it has a face value of $1 and can be used as real money. Driving the news: The U.S. Mint says the Trump coins are now "in circulation, so check your pocket change." The coins can be purchased in 25-coin rolls for $61 and 100-coin bags for $154.50. The U.S. Mint's website says the coins have "circulating finishes but…
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