The United States Department of the Treasury announced on March 27, 2026, that the signature of President Donald Trump will be featured on a new series of U.S. paper currency. The decision, intended to commemorate the Semiquincentennial, or the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, marks the first time in American history that a sitting president’s signature will appear on circulating Federal Reserve notes.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated in a formal release that the inclusion of the president's signature serves as a recognition of the administration's historic achievements in fostering economic growth, fiscal strength, and dollar dominance. Bessent noted that as the nation approaches its 250th anniversary on July 4, 2026, it is appropriate for the currency to reflect the executive branch's role in the country's current economic trajectory. The Secretary emphasized that the move aligns with broader efforts to celebrate the milestone anniversary of American independence.
To accommodate the president's signature, the Treasury Department will remove the signature of the Treasurer of the United States from the notes. This represents the first time in 165 years—since the current system was established in 1861—that the Treasurer’s signature will not appear on U.S. paper currency. The new notes, designated as the Series 2026, will feature the signatures of President Trump and Secretary Bessent. U.S. Treasurer Brandon Beach supported the change in a separate statement, describing the move as a well-deserved tribute to the nation’s progress and economic stability.
The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) is scheduled to begin production of the updated currency in the coming months. The first denominations to feature the new signatures will be $100 bills, which are slated for printing in June 2026. Other denominations, including the $1, $5, $10, $20, and $50 bills, will follow in subsequent production cycles throughout the year. These notes will enter general circulation through Federal Reserve banks and will circulate alongside existing currency, all of which remain legal tender for all debts, public and private.
This development follows other recent efforts by the administration to mark the 250th anniversary with presidential imagery. Earlier in March, the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts approved the design for a 24-karat gold commemorative coin featuring President Trump’s likeness. While federal law generally prohibits the depiction of living persons on circulating coins, the Treasury Department indicated that the addition of a signature to paper currency does not violate existing statutes governing the physical design of Federal Reserve notes.
The Treasury Department confirmed that all standard security features, such as watermarks, security threads, and 3D security ribbons, will remain unchanged in the Series 2026 design. The rollout is expected to be completed in time for the national celebrations in July, ensuring the new currency is available across the United States for the historic milestone. The department noted that production costs for the new series are expected to remain within the standard annual budget for currency printing and distribution.