What the Treasury Actually Announced
In honor of the 250th anniversary of the United States of America, President Donald Trump’s signature will appear on future U.S. paper currency along with the Secretary of the Treasury — marking the first time in history for a sitting president.
Since 1914, U.S. currency has carried the signatures of the Treasury secretary and the U.S. treasurer. Under the new design, Trump’s name will appear beside Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s and will replace U.S. Treasurer Brandon Beach’s signature — ending a practice that has been in place since 1861.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent framed the announcement in terms of the country’s milestone anniversary, stating the administration is on a path toward ‘unprecedented economic growth, lasting dollar dominance, and fiscal strength and stability.’ U.S. Treasurer Brandon Beach described the change as ‘not only appropriate, but also well deserved.’
The first $100 bills bearing Trump’s signature are expected to be produced in June 2026, followed by other denominations in the months that follow.
My co-worker Luka has one of these. He says it looks purple.