USA: New Dollar Bills to Carry Trump’s Signature – First Sitting President to Sign U.S. Currency
Washington, D.C. — In a historic break with tradition, the U.S. Treasury Department announced that new paper currency will feature the signature of President Donald J. Trump, making him the first sitting U.S. president in history to have his signature appear on American dollar bills.
The Treasury revealed the change on March 26, 2026, stating that Trump’s signature will be printed alongside that of Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on all future U.S. paper notes. The move ends a 165-year practice in which the Treasurer of the United States’ signature appeared on currency alongside the Treasury Secretary.
The first newly designed $100 bills bearing Trump’s signature are scheduled to be printed in June 2026, with other denominations to follow in subsequent months. The Treasury described the decision as a special tribute to mark America’s 250th anniversary (Semiquincentennial) in 2026.
“Printing his signature on the American currency is not only appropriate, but also well deserved,” the Treasury statement noted, emphasizing the symbolic importance of the occasion.
For over 160 years — since paper currency began carrying official signatures in 1861 — U.S. banknotes have traditionally featured the signatures of the Treasury Secretary and the Treasurer of the United States. Under the new design, the Treasurer’s signature will be removed to make room for the President’s.
The announcement has sparked immediate reactions across the political spectrum. Supporters view it as a fitting celebration of American history and leadership during the nation’s milestone anniversary. Critics, however, have called the change unprecedented and unnecessary, arguing that currency should remain politically neutral and focused on national symbols rather than individual presidents.
This is not the first time a president’s likeness or name has appeared on U.S. money — presidents have long been featured on coins and some bills — but it marks the first instance of a sitting president’s actual signature being printed on paper currency while still in office.
New bills with Trump’s signature are expected to gradually enter circulation through the Federal Reserve banking system over the coming months and years. Existing currency without the new signature will remain legal tender and continue to circulate normally.
The Treasury has not yet released detailed images of the redesigned bills, but officials confirmed that security features and anti-counterfeiting measures will remain unchanged.
As the United States prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday, the addition of President Trump’s signature to the dollar is poised to become one of the most visible and lasting symbols of the era.
