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Trump to become first sitting US president with signature on US banknotes

The Treasury said it will print US banknotes bearing the signatures of President Donald Trump and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to mark the 250th anniversary, with $100 bills due in June.

Mar 26th 2026 · United States

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  • Treasury Department announced President Donald Trump and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will have their signatures on US banknotes to mark the nation's 250th anniversary.
  • This will be the first time a sitting US president's signature appears on US currency.
  • The first $100 bills with the new signatures are scheduled to be printed in June, with other denominations to follow.
  • Notes currently being printed carry the signatures of former Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and Treasurer Lynn Malerba.
  • The change alters a long-standing practice dating to 1861 for treasurer signatures on US banknotes.

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